8-bit

8-bit refers to eight binary (0 or 1) units of integer data. This allows for up to 256 combinations of values, from 0 to 255.


 * 8-bit color allows for up to 256 grays, or 256 colors assigned by a color lookup table (CLUT).
 * 8-bit sound allows for a range of up to 256 values (−128 to +127) per sample (Hertz).
 * 8 bits make 1 byte.