Color management principles
Assets in Xcode require proper color management to display correctly across Apple platforms. The design process involves both designers creating assets and developers implementing them. Color profiles are sets of data that define how colors should appear on different displays.
In design workflows, managing color involves several key steps:
- Color spaces. Choose sRGB for standard displays, P3 for a 25% wider color range
- Profile embedding. Save files with color profile data from design tools
- Profile types. Display P3 for modern devices, sRGB for compatibility
- Asset catalogs. Maintain color fidelity when implementing in Xcode
Color profiles help translate colors accurately between design tools, development environments, and different devices. Modern Apple devices support P3 color space, but maintaining sRGB versions ensures compatibility across all devices.
Pro Tip: Export files as Display P3, but always provide sRGB versions for compatibility.