From 57eb69465c5d44bc2a51a1288429d5b76bfc09a9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthew Trentacoste Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:29:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Adding references regarding Lab and Luv spaces to docstring --- skimage/color/colorconv.py | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/skimage/color/colorconv.py b/skimage/color/colorconv.py index cad4565e..97811bda 100644 --- a/skimage/color/colorconv.py +++ b/skimage/color/colorconv.py @@ -871,6 +871,12 @@ def xyz2luv(xyz): Notes ----- + According to "Principles of Color Technology" by Roy S. Berns, it is a myth + that "CIELAB was recommended for large color differences and that CIELUV was + recommended for small color differences." It is also a myth that "CIELAB is + recommended for reflecting samples while CIELUV is recommended for sources + and displays." + Observer= 2A, Illuminant= D65 CIE XYZ tristimulus values x_ref = 95.047, y_ref = 100., z_ref = 108.883