Reference for Processing version 1.0.1+. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have any comments, let us know.

Name

brightness()

Examples
example pic
noStroke();
colorMode(HSB, 255);
color c = color(0, 126, 255);
fill(c);
rect(15, 20, 35, 60);
float value = brightness(c);  // Sets "value" to "255"
fill(value);
rect(50, 20, 35, 60);
Description Extracts the brightness value from a color.
Syntax
brightness(color)
Parameters
color any value of the color datatype
Returns float
Usage Web & Application
Related red()
green()
blue()
hue()
saturation()
Updated on November 22, 2008 08:39:25pm PST

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