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The primary colors of SMPTE C and EBU were based on the actual phosphorescent illumination of specific materials (unfortunately Rec. 709 is just an average of those two). So the only way to get truly accurate primaries is to use those self-illuminating coatings. The filters used in LCD technology, to cut the white-light source down to the primary color are at best an approximation.

Phosphor-based displays have always been used as a reference for mastering.