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Gradient / Banding Test

Smooth gradients to reveal color banding artifacts caused by limited bit depth or poor dithering.

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What to look for

  • Color banding: Visible steps or bands instead of a smooth gradient.
  • Banding indicates limited color depth (6-bit vs 8-bit vs 10-bit panel).
  • Gray gradient is most revealing for banding artifacts.
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