Perception of brightness shifts with saturation due to the Helmholtz–Kohlrausch effect, revealing why vibrant colors seem more luminous—discover how this influences your visual experience.
Browsing Tag
Color perception
6 posts
The Purkinje Effect: Why Flowers Look Brighter at Dusk
Luminous shifts at dusk reveal why flowers appear brighter, but the science behind this visual transformation might surprise you.
MacAdam Ellipse: How Close Is Close Enough?
What makes two colors indistinguishable, and how can understanding MacAdam ellipses improve your color choices? Keep reading to find out.
Opponent‑Process Theory: How Your Brain Decodes Color
Learning how your brain decodes color through opponent-process theory reveals the fascinating mechanisms behind your vivid visual experiences.
Metamerism: The Sneaky Reason Your Outfit Mismatches in Sunlight
Metamerism is the sneaky reason your outfit seems mismatched in sunlight or…
Chromatic Adaptation: Why White Walls Look Yellow at Night
At night, your eyes adapt to warm-toned lighting, like incandescent bulbs, which…