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iccMAX is a new color management system developed in ICC Labs, primarily by members of the Architecture Working Group, that goes beyond D50 colorimetry. The new specification is known as iccMAX, and is being released as a preliminary document for public testing.

Draft specification

Also see details of the iccMAX Reference Implementation, which includes source code, Windows executables and a test suite.


Comment on iccMAX.

If you wish to comment on iccMAX, please email the ICC Technical Secretary.

Participate in iccMAX.

If you are interested in developing or testing features being developed as part of iccMAX, please contact the ICC Secretary to find out about individual membership of the Architecture Working Group.

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