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8bit monitor theoretical contrast

However, if you want to stick to sRGB then the contrast is 3294.6:1 because that's how the sRGB gamma is defined: linear_brightness(1/255) = (1/255) / 12.92 = 1 / (255*12.92) = 1 / 3294.6 …
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What is the purpose of gamma correction in today's screens and how does it relate to graphic...

from Charles Poynton "The rehabilitation of gamma": Misconception: The nonlinearity of a CRT monitor is a defect that needs to be corrected. … Misconception: The main purpose of gamma correction is to compensate for the nonlinearity of the CRT. …
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