Triad (monitors)

For other meanings see Triad (disambiguation).

In computer terms, a triad is a group of three phosphor dots on the inside of a computer monitor (CRT-type) coloured Red, Green, and Blue. Triads are separated by dot pitch. By directing differing amounts of electrons onto the three phosphor dots, the Triad will display a colour by combining the Red Green and Blue elements.

On LCD displays, colours are similarly composed of these three colours.

See also Sub-pixel.