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It has to do with our brain interpretation of the visual stimulus and how our eyes perceive and communicate to the brain the image of the light spectrum that is visible. Red things are red because of the specific spectrum of light that is being reflected from the item and our eyes' (and brain's) interpretations of that visible spectrum. For example, a matt finish black item reflects back no light, therefore looks black, but white colors reflect back all the light, therefore are seen as white (a mix of a full spectrum of colors reflected is perceived as white). Red colors only reflect back the red light, and absorb the other colors in the spectrum, so they are not visible to our eyes.
Interesting tidbit:
Very recent studies have indicated that different individuals see colors differently and in some cases, so do groups of people, such as a specific tribe of people who participated in one of the studies. That tribe not only has no word in their language for the color blue, they also can discern no difference between the color green and the color blue when side by side. As indicated above, these are very recent 2012 results and more is still being studied based on these results about how we see color. It is becoming more likely that our brain has as much or more to do with our sensing of color than our eyes. Keep an eye out for more results on this interesting new finding.
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Is the color beet red similar to a red wine color?
Red wine can differ greatly in color, from a purplish red to a blood-red to even a brownish color. The color of a beet is very slightly purple, but mostly a dark red. This is similar to the common conception of the color of red wine. Therefore, you could say that beet red is similar to a red wine color.
What color is a red bus?
The color of a red bus is red because it is a "red" bus!
What Chers favorite color?
red is her favorite color red is her favorite color
How do you mix the color red?
To mix the color red, you can combine equal parts of primary colors like magenta and yellow. Adjust the ratios of these colors to achieve the shade of red you desire. Add a touch of white to lighten the red or black to darken it.
Why is the color red at the top of the color wheel?
Red is at the top of the color wheel because red is the first color in the visible spectrum.
What is Wilma Rudolph favorite color?
red
What is the primary color to red?
Red is a primary color.
Which of gems is red in color?
Rubies are red in color.
Which color is fartherest from red on the color sprectrum?
red
What is Cher's favorite color?
red is her favorite color red is her favorite color
If you combined a color red and orange what color it shown?
Combining red and orange creates a new color called vermillion, which is a vibrant hue that falls between red and orange on the color spectrum.
What color does blue litmus paper turn when immersed into an acid?
Blue Litmus Paper turns red when it is placed in an acid
