color

n. the quality of visible light that corresponds to wavelength as perceived by retinal receptors. It is thus the subjective experience of a physical entity. Color is characterized by the three separate attributes of hue, saturation, and luminous intensity, but in general usage the term refers to hue only. See also achromatic; chromatic; primary colors.

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March 17th 2025

visual purple

see pigment bleaching; rhodopsin.