8-bit Color

8-bit color refers to a way of representing color in digital images using 8 bits (or binary digits) per pixel. This means each pixel can display 2^8, or 256 different shades or colors. In many systems, these 256 colors are a palette chosen from a larger set, allowing images to display a variety of hues and tones while using less memory than higher-color formats. 8-bit color was common in older computers and graphics systems. While it limits the total colors compared to modern 24-bit or 32-bit displays, it provided a practical balance between image quality and storage capacity in its time.