BUG: The translated color value may be inaccurate when you translate a color by using the Image Color Management (ICM) API and the default ICM color management module (916954)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft GDI+ 1.0
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. You create a color transform by using the CreateColorTransform function or the CreateMultiProfileTransform function in the Microsoft Image Color Management (ICM) API. You translate a color from the source color space to the destination color space by using the TranslateColors function, the color transform that you created, and the default ICM color management module. In this scenario, the translated color value may be inaccurate by 0.5 percent to 1 percent.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because of a bug in the ICM color management module.

WORKAROUND

There is no workaround or resolution for this problem.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

REFERENCES

For more information about ICM, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/display/color/default.mspx

For more information about how to use the ICM API, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dnanchor/html/anch_ICM.asp

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/24/2006
Keywords:kbGDI kbColor kbtshoot kbbug KB916954 kbAudDeveloper
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