Create a 3x3 matrix with a third-dimensional offset. For example, in a DCTL script:

While the term m.3color3 may still be relatively niche, the principles behind it have already been applied in a variety of real-world design contexts. For example:

In the gaming community, "MW3" is a common abbreviation for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 . While "m.3color3" is not an official term in the game, searches for "MW3 recolor" or "M3 skin" are popular. In late 2023, the MW3 community expressed frustration over a $20 "recolor" skin pack, often citing color accuracy and value for money. It is possible that "m.3color3" is sometimes a typo in these discussions regarding weapon skins and cosmetics, though this is a peripheral connection.

A third, more niche meaning of "color3" refers to the board. This small blue device was originally a consumer product that could pass an HDMI signal between a source and a TV, adjusting color saturation on the fly.

Whether you are a game developer wrestling with HDR bloom artifacts, a colorist trying to match an ARRI Alexa to a RED camera, or a data scientist building a colorization model, understanding will give you a decisive edge.