Theories of Color Perception

Theories of color perception explain how we perceive colors. The Trichromatic Theory suggests our eyes have three types of color receptors (red, green, blue), combining signals to see a full spectrum. The Opponent-Process Theory states that our brains interpret colors through opposing pairs (red-green, blue-yellow, black-white), explaining phenomena like afterimages. Together, these theories show that color perception involves both the eye’s receptor cells and the brain’s processing, working in harmony to produce our vibrant visual experience.