Section 1.1. A Brief History of Color Management

Chapter 1. The Search for Consistent Color

Color management allows users to capture or scan, process, and output digital files in order to obtain predictable results with devices that are calibrated and profiled correctly. Adopting a color management system ensures that colors will consistently appear the way you want and expect them to. In this chapter, we'll take quick a look the history of color management and how it is used today.