Stuff You Should Know Selects: How Color Works
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May 27, 2023 Dive into the captivating world of color perception! Discover how colors are an intricate construct of human perception, influenced by light and pigments. The discussion spans from the science behind color theory to its cultural significance across societies. Explore how colors affect our moods and behaviors. Delve into fascinating experiments and the psychological impacts of color harmony. Uncover the historical significance of Technicolor and its revolutionary influence on media. Get ready to see colors in a whole new light!
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Color Perception
- Color is not inherent to objects like apples or horses.
- It's our perception of wavelengths of light reflected back.
Visible Light
- Visible light, a small part of the electromagnetic spectrum, contains spectral colors.
- Beyond visible light exists ultraviolet and infrared, which some animals can perceive.
Pigments and Color
- Pigments in objects absorb some light wavelengths and reflect others.
- We perceive the reflected wavelengths as color.