Color vision refers to our ability to perceive and distinguish different colors. It involves the processing of light by specialized cells (cones) in our eyes.
Related terms
Color Blindness: A condition characterized by an inability or difficulty distinguishing certain colors due to an absence or malfunctioning of specific cone cells.
Opponent Process Theory: The theory that states we perceive colors in terms of opposing pairs (red-green, blue-yellow) which help explain afterimages.
Saturation: Refers to the intensity or purity of a color; how much it deviates from being neutral or desaturated.