6.4.3. Color Palette

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a color palette in VGA?

   Hint

   Think about how colors correspond to numbers.

2. 2.

   How many colors does an 8-bit depth allow?

   Hint

   Consider the meaning of '8-bit' in numbers.

3. 3.

   What is the maximum number of colors in an 8-bit color depth?

   • 128
   • 256
   • 512

   Hint

   Consider how many unique combinations fit into 8 bits.

4. 4.

   True or False: A color palette can only be used in 8-bit systems.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of colors in higher definitions.

5. 5.

   Create an algorithm that converts pixel data from 8-bit values into actual RGB colors using a predefined palette.

   Hint

   Consider how arrays work – each index leading to a value.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of increasing color depth from 8-bit to 16-bit in an image rendering application, focusing on user experience.

   Hint

   Consider trade-offs between quality and resource use.