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How do we perceive colour?

Little Web Giants

Let’s take another look at our example using yellow light (580nm). This is not particularly useful for a species dependent on foraging for its livelihood, as green foliage and purple berries or flowers probably have very different chemical compositions. This is an example of simultaneous contrast. The answer is that we can’t.

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How do we perceive colour?

Little Web Giants

Let’s take another look at our example using yellow light (580nm). This is not particularly useful for a species dependent on foraging for its livelihood, as green foliage and purple berries or flowers probably have very different chemical compositions. This is an example of simultaneous contrast. The answer is that we can’t.