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How many colors can be displayed in 24-bit color?

16.7 million

Background

24-bit color displays 16.7 million different shades. Each of the three base colors red, green, and blue uses 8 bits with 256 values each. The human eye can only tell about 10 million colors apart. That is why 24-bit is enough for photos and websites. Pro monitors now use 30-bit for even smoother color gradients.

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