In additive image reproduction, the white point is the chromaticity of the colour reproduced by equal red, green and blue components. White point is a function of the ratio (or balance) of power among the primaries. In subtractive reproduction, white is the SPD of the illumination, multiplied by the SPD of the media. There is no unique physical or perceptual definition of white, so to achieve accurate colour interchange you must specify the characteristics of your white.