2.3. Linear color space workflow
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### 2.3. Linear color space workflow

Another benefit of using GEGL is being able to work on images in a linear RGB color space as opposed to gamma-corrected (perceptual) RGB color space.

Here is what it boils down to:

- You now have both linear and perceptual versions of most blending modes.

- There is now a linear version of the _Color Invert_ command.

- You can freely switch between the two at any time via Image → Precision submenu.

- You can choose which mode is displayed in the Histogram docker.

- You can apply Levels and Curves filters in either perceptual or linear mode.

- When higher than 8-bit per channel precision is used, all channels data is linear.

- You can choose whether the gradient tool should work in perceptual RGB, linear RGB, or CIE LAB color space.

Contributors: Michael Natterer, Øyvind Kolås, Ell…

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