absence of matter
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Actually, white is the absence of color. Many people think that black is the absence of color because they think it is the absence of light, but it isn't true. Black absorbs all light and all color, which is why it is dark and less reflective than white, which reflects all light and color. Therefore, white is the absence of color. Absence of matter is not correct.
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β 12y agoAbsence of color is known as white, as white is the combination of all colors in the visible light spectrum. When an object appears colorless or transparent, it is due to the absence of light absorption, resulting in the perception of white or colorlessness.
White is not the absence of color, but rather a combination of all colors. It reflects all wavelengths of light, making it appear bright. In contrast, black is the absence of color as it absorbs all light.
The term that describes the absence of color is "achromatic."
To create white, you do not mix colors. White is the absence of color and is considered a pure, achromatic color.
White, red, and black do not produce a new color when mixed together. White represents the absence of color, red is a primary color, and black is the absence of color. Therefore, these colors remain separate when combined.
Black is the absence of color. When an object appears black, it means that it absorbs most of the light that hits it and reflects very little back to our eyes, resulting in the perception of darkness.
Is black the absence of color? Well, the answer is all in perspective. In light Black is the absence of color and white is the essence of color, but in paint black is the essence of all color and white is the absence of color.
Black is the absence of color. It occurs when no light is reflected off an object, so it absorbs all colors.
Black.Black is the absence of colour.
They have no color. White is the absence of color
Black is considered the absence of color
Jet black.Black.ADDED BY JACOBM1198:Actually, white is the absence of color. Many people think that black is the absence of color because they think it is the absence of light, but it isn't true. Black absorbs all light and all color, which is why it is dark and less reflective than white, which reflects all light and color. Therefore, white is the absence of color. People, please don't answer questions you don't know.By the way, "jet black" is generally described as a shiny black color, so even if black WAS the absence of color, that would be wrong.
Basically the absence of light. brown is the absence of all color while grey is the inclusion of all colors. Color is not visible without light. Color theory can be a bit confusing.
White is not the absence of color, but rather a combination of all colors. It reflects all wavelengths of light, making it appear bright. In contrast, black is the absence of color as it absorbs all light.
The term that describes the absence of color is "achromatic."
Black is an absence of color so it is technically no color at all.
Absence of color, absence of light, darkness, the opposite of white.
the purest color is gray. White is the absence of color, and black is every color.