Should you normalize RGB values by 255 or 256?

· 30fps · June 1, 2026, 11:53 a.m.
software development graphics programming color theory RGB Normalization
Summary
The blog post discusses the debate over normalizing RGB values by either 255 or 256, a common topic among developers working with graphics. It encourages developers to think critically about precision in pixel representation.
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