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    RGB to Vector - Arnold User Guide

    Convert RGB color to vector.

    Input

    Input RGB color.

    Mode

    Conversion mode:

    • raw: map RGB channels to XYZ values directly.
    • canonical: map 0..1 RGB channels to -1..1 XYZ values.
    Parent page: Conversion Shaders

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