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HDR color temperature looks different depending on the backend (dmabuf-wayland and gpu-next with waylandvk)

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Description

mpv Information
mpv v0.39.0-987-g415b70dc7 Copyright © 2000-2025 mpv/MPlayer/mplayer2 projects
 built on Mar  7 2025 22:45:02
libplacebo version: v7.349.0
FFmpeg version: n7.1
FFmpeg library versions:
   libavcodec      61.19.100
   libavdevice     61.3.100
   libavfilter     10.4.100
   libavformat     61.7.100
   libavutil       59.39.100
   libswresample   5.3.100
   libswscale      8.3.100
Other Information
- Linux version: Arch Linux
- Kernel Version: Linux arch 6.14.0-rc1 #1-Alpine SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:44:22 +0000 x86_64 GNU/Linux
- GPU Model: 01:00.0 VGA compatible controller [0300]: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD/ATI] Ellesmere [Radeon RX 470/480/570/570X/580/580X/590] [1002:67df] (rev e7)
- Mesa/GPU Driver Version: Mesa 25.0.1-arch1.1
- Window Manager and Version: GNOME Wayland 48.rc
- Source of mpv: AUR
- Latest known working version: None
Reproduction Steps
ENABLE_HDR_WSI=1 mpv --no-config --target-colorspace-hint --vo=gpu-next <HDR Video>

and

mpv --no-config --target-colorspace-hint --vo=dmabuf-wayland <HDR Video>
Expected Behavior

Accurate color reproduction regardless of backend (I don't know which of the two is correct)

Actual Behavior

Different color temperature depending on used backend

Image

Image

Log File

output-dmabuf.txt

output-gpu-next.txt

Sample Files

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a6TnOGyKBw

I carefully read all instruction and confirm that I did the following:
  • I tested with the latest mpv version to validate that the issue is not already fixed.
  • I provided all required information including system and mpv version.
  • I produced the log file with the exact same set of files, parameters, and conditions used in "Reproduction Steps", with the addition of --log-file=output.txt.
  • I produced the log file while the behaviors described in "Actual Behavior" were actively observed.
  • I attached the full, untruncated log file.
  • I attached the backtrace in the case of a crash.

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Research direction

Start with the two reproduction commands using the same HDR video, then compare output-dmabuf.txt and output-gpu-next.txt alongside the attached screenshots. Trace the dmabuf-wayland and gpu-next paths involved in --target-colorspace-hint and determine which backend's color handling is inconsistent; done means HDR color temperature is accurate and consistent between both backends.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, linux
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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