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PALETTE COULEURS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Electronic Publishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- palette
1, record 1, English, palette
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- palette table 2, record 1, English, palette%20table
correct
- color look-up table 3, record 1, English, color%20look%2Dup%20table
correct
- C.L.U.T. 2, record 1, English, C%2EL%2EU%2ET%2E
correct
- C.L.U.T. 2, record 1, English, C%2EL%2EU%2ET%2E
- color palette 4, record 1, English, color%20palette
correct
- colour map 5, record 1, English, colour%20map
correct
- color map 6, record 1, English, color%20map
correct, standardized
- colour-lookup table 7, record 1, English, colour%2Dlookup%20table
correct
- colour lookup table 8, record 1, English, colour%20lookup%20table
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colour-mapping table in display adapters used to translate pixel values into actual colours to be displayed. A pixel's value specifies a location in the table, the contents of which specify the levels of RGB [Red Green Blue] primaries that define the pixel's colour. 5, record 1, English, - palette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
color map: term standardized by ISO. 9, record 1, English, - palette
Record 1, Key term(s)
- colour look-up table
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Éditique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- palette graphique
1, record 1, French, palette%20graphique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- palette 2, record 1, French, palette
correct, feminine noun
- palette de couleurs 3, record 1, French, palette%20de%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- table de conversion couleur 1, record 1, French, table%20de%20conversion%20couleur
correct, feminine noun
- table de référence de couleurs 4, record 1, French, table%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20de%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Table spéciale intégrée au terminal graphique ou à la carte graphique qui permet de commander le moniteur vidéo en affectant au vol sur le flux vidéo une couleur en fonction du code numérique attribué à chaque pixel, code qui correspond à une valeur RVB [Rouge Vert Bleu]. 1, record 1, French, - palette%20graphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Ensemble de valeurs de couleur qui traduit les valeurs de pixel en couleurs affichées. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 5, record 1, French, - palette%20graphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le format CLUT [...] réduit le nombre de couleurs affichées à l'écran, celles-ci étant choisies parmi une palette plus large au moment du codage de l'image. 6, record 1, French, - palette%20graphique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
palette de couleurs : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 7, record 1, French, - palette%20graphique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tablette de couleur
- tableau de couleurs
- carte des couleurs
- table de couleurs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Publicación electrónica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- paleta
1, record 1, Spanish, paleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- paleta de pintor 1, record 1, Spanish, paleta%20de%20pintor
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- colour palette
1, record 2, English, colour%20palette
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- palette 2, record 2, English, palette
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some older systems have a limited palette available, and their set-ups may vary. To ensure that your material will be viewable in a standard fashion, use Hexadecimal code for 216 "Web-safe colours," H1 {COLOR:FF0000}. 3, record 2, English, - colour%20palette
Record 2, Key term(s)
- color palette
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- palette de couleurs
1, record 2, French, palette%20de%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- palette 2, record 2, French, palette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de couleurs, de nuances et de motifs pouvant être affiché et sélectionné à l'écran. 2, record 2, French, - palette%20de%20couleurs
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains anciens systèmes disposent d'une palette de couleurs limitée, dont les paramètres peuvent varier. Pour assurer que votre contenu puisse être visualisé de manière standard, employez le code hexadécimal de l'une des 216 «couleurs de base» du Web. Exemple : H1 {COLOR:FF0000}. 1, record 2, French, - palette%20de%20couleurs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- color map
1, record 3, English, color%20map
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
set of color values used to translate pixel values into actual colors to be displayed 1, record 3, English, - color%20map
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
color map: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 3, English, - color%20map
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- palette de couleurs
1, record 3, French, palette%20de%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ensemble de valeurs de couleur qui traduit les valeurs de pixel en couleurs affichées 1, record 3, French, - palette%20de%20couleurs
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
palette de couleurs : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 3, French, - palette%20de%20couleurs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-12-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- colorway
1, record 4, English, colorway
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- colourway 2, record 4, English, colourway
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The colors or color combinations that are available for a surface material. 3, record 4, English, - colorway
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All colorways subject to dye lot variation. 2, record 4, English, - colorway
Record 4, Key term(s)
- colourways
- colorways
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gamme de coloris
1, record 4, French, gamme%20de%20coloris
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- palette de couleurs 2, record 4, French, palette%20de%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun
- palette de coloris 2, record 4, French, palette%20de%20coloris
correct, feminine noun
- éventail de couleurs 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9ventail%20de%20couleurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Les couleurs ou les combinaisons de couleurs qui sont disponibles pour un tissu de surface. 3, record 4, French, - gamme%20de%20coloris
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Palette de couleurs ou palette de coloris : terme employé dans les industries textiles du Canada. 2, record 4, French, - gamme%20de%20coloris
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- colour scheme
1, record 5, English, colour%20scheme
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Web developers should also be aware that colour choices could seriously hamper the functioning of a Web site. While end-users can control colour elements to suit their needs, picking complementary colour schemes that display sufficient contrast such as black text on a white background, is the best way to avoid creating problems for people with visual and perceptual disabilities. 1, record 5, English, - colour%20scheme
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- palette de couleurs
1, record 5, French, palette%20de%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les développeurs de contenu Web devraient aussi savoir que le choix des couleurs peut nuire au fonctionnement d'un site Web. Même si l'utilisateur final peut choisir les couleurs qui lui conviennent le mieux, le choix d'une palette de couleurs complémentaires qui offrent un contraste suffisant, comme un texte noir sur un fond blanc, est la meilleure façon d'éviter des problèmes aux personnes souffrant de troubles visuels ou de troubles de la perception. 1, record 5, French, - palette%20de%20couleurs
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions) tirés des Normes et lignes directrices pour la Normalisation des sites (NSI) intranet, extranet et autres réseaux électroniques. 2, record 5, French, - palette%20de%20couleurs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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