How to generate spectrum color palettes

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Published on 2008-10-21T23:47:22Z Indexed on 2010/04/08 7:03 UTC
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Is there an easy way to convert between color models in Java (RGB, HSV and Lab).

Assuming RGB color model:

How do I calculate black body spectrum color palette? I want to use it for a heatmap chart.
How about single-wavelength spectrum?

Edit: I found that the ColorSpace class can be used for conversions between RGB/CIE and many other color models.

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