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HSV

See Also: CMYK, RGB

  1. [graphics (map display)] A color model that uses hue, saturation, and value. Hue specifies the perceived color, such as red or green. Saturation specifies the intensity, or how vivid the color appears. Value specifies the brightness, or white intensity, with higher values being perceived as lighter.