The yuv color model is a 4-channel color representation that's a real game-changer. It separates colors into three components: Y (luma), u (chroma), and v (chroma).
The Y component is the luma (luminance) component, representing the color's brightness. Y goes from 16 to 235.
The u and v components are the chroma components, representing the color's color-ness. u goes from -0.74 to 0.62, and v goes from -0.5 to 0.5.
Learn how YUV crushes RGB in this thrilling showdown.