match-reference

To match color grades in DaVinci Resolve, this Skill exports the current timeline frame, converts it to sRGB, and applies CDL adjustments to visually align exposure, contrast, temperature, and saturation with your reference image.

CDL adjustment for color correction uses ASC Color Decision List values to automatically align color exposure, contrast, temperature, and saturation differences between your current frame and a reference image.

Yes, you can use a film still to match color grading by providing the image file path as a reference, and the Skill will apply CDL adjustments to replicate that cinematic look on your current timeline frame.

DaVinci Resolve color matching works by exporting your current timeline frame and converting it to sRGB before comparing it visually against the reference image to determine the necessary CDL adjustments.

Automatic color matching with CDL adjusts exposure, contrast, temperature, and saturation, but it aligns visually based on a single frame, meaning complex node-based secondary corrections or dynamic tracking are not handled automatically.

The best way to achieve visual color consistency is to use a reference image and apply automated CDL adjustments to align the color grade of each timeline frame, ensuring your current footage matches the target look.