perception of color

Color perception is how our eyes and brain interpret different wavelengths of light. When light hits an object, it absorbs some wavelengths and reflects others. The reflected wavelengths determine the color we see. Our eyes have special cells called cones, which detect these wavelengths. There are three types of cones sensitive to red, green, and blue light. The brain combines the signals from these cones to create the full spectrum of colors we perceive. Factors like lighting, surroundings, and individual differences can influence how we see colors, making color perception a complex, personal experience.