Dithering

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In video games, dithering is a graphical technique using pixel patterns to simulate additional colors or transparency. While far more common on CRTs, many games still use the technique, especially games which use pixel art.

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In Batman, RGB (right) shows dithering, while Composite (left) blends it to simulate more colors.

Red and blue can be arranged in a dithering pattern to simulate purple.

In Sonic 2, RGB shows vertical dithering, while Composite blends it to simulate transparency.

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