Breaking Through Color Casts: Enhancing Image Fidelity with Machine Learning-Based Correction

L Color cast, an aberration common in digital images, poses challenges in various image processing applications, affecting image quality and visual perception. This research investigates diverse methodologies for color cast correction, ranging from traditional algorithms to modern machine learning-based approaches. Leveraging a comprehensive dataset of original and corrected images, the present study evaluates the efficacy of each method using quantitative metrics, including ACMO, BREN, GRAS, LAPM, LAPV, LAPD, and WAVV. Results indicate that while traditional techniques like Gray World Algorithm and White Patch Retinex Algorithm demonstrate moderate effectiveness, the implemented machine learning-based algorithm showcases superior performance across multiple color cast levels. By employing linear regression on RGB values, the method efficiently corrects color cast aberrations, yielding visually appealing and perceptually accurate results. Furthermore, the research highlights the significance of robust color constancy algorithms and their role in mitigating color cast distortions in digital images. This study contributes valuable insights into the field of color cast correction, offering practitioners in image processing and computer vision a comprehensive understanding of effective correction strategies. Future research directions may explore advanced machine learning models and integration with color constancy mechanisms to further enhance color cast correction techniques.