How the Eye Sees Color: The Science Behind Color Vision

Discover how our eyes perceive color through specialized cells in the retina and the brain's processing of light signals.

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The eye sees color through cone cells in the retina, which are sensitive to red, green, and blue light. When light reflects off objects, it enters the eye, stimulating these cones in varying combinations to produce the perception of different colors. The brain processes these signals, allowing us to perceive a broad spectrum of colors.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are cone cells and how do they work? Cone cells are photoreceptor cells in the retina that detect color by responding to different wavelengths of light.
  2. Why do we see different colors in objects? We see different colors because objects reflect specific wavelengths of light, which are then interpreted by our brain.
  3. What role does the brain play in color perception? The brain processes signals from the cone cells to create the perception of a wide range of colors based on the light that is received.

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