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Colors

Visual perceptions categorized by wavelength.

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Colors are visual perceptions resulting from the interaction of light with objects and receptors in the human eye, typically categorized by their wavelength within the visible spectrum.

Etymology

The term 'colors' comes from the Old French word 'color', which itself originated from the Latin 'color'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Colors are how we see different amounts of light, like when a red apple reflects mostly red light and absorbs other colors.

Fun Facts

The color blue is relatively rare in nature
Some animals, like butterflies, can see a wider range of colors than humans
Isaac Newton identified seven primary colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet

FAQ

What are colors? Colors are visual perceptions based on the wavelength of light reflected or emitted by objects
How do we see colors? Our eyes have special cells that detect different wavelengths of light, which our brain interprets as color
Why are some things different colors? Different materials absorb and reflect light differently, resulting in the colors we see

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Visual perception Light

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Red Green Blue

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Spectrum Visual system

Indexes

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