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Subpixel rendering
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<p>Subpixel rendering is a method used to increase the effective resolution of a color <a href="/facts/Display_device/yX1Mypk0">display device</a>. It utilizes the composition of each <a href="/facts/Pixel/UzwBvXBV">pixel</a>, which consists of three subpixels of which are red, green, and blue that can each be individually addressable on the display matrix. </p><p>Subpixel rendering is primarily used for <a href="/facts/Font_rasterization/FCUyDI2s">text rendering</a> on <a href="/facts/Dots_per_inch/V1jh6x0l">standard DPI</a> displays. </p><p>Despite the inherent color anomalies, it can also be used to render general graphics. </p>