Color perception can significantly change under different lighting conditions due to the way light interacts with surfaces and how our eyes perceive that light. Here are a few key factors that contribute to these changes: 1. **Light Source Type**: Different light sources (incandescent, fluorescent, LED, daylight) emit varying spectra of light. For example, incandescent bulbs have a warm, yellowish hue, while daylight is more balanced and can make colors appear more vibrant. 2. **Color Temperature**: Measured in Kelvin (K), color temperature affects how warm or cool a light appears. Lower temperatures (e.g., 2700K) produce warmer colors, while higher temperatures (e.g., 5000K) produce cooler, bluish tones. 3. **Surface Properties**: The texture and finish of a surface (matte, glossy, rough) can influence how light reflects off it, altering how colors are perceived. Glossy surfaces tend to reflect more light and can appear brighter. 4. **Surrounding Colors**: The colors surrounding an object can also impact how its color is perceived due to color context and optical illusions, such as simultaneous contrast. 5. **Observer’s Vision**: Individual differences in eyesight, such as color blindness or sensitivity to different wavelengths of light, can lead to variations in color perception. 6. **Intensity and Direction of Light**: The angle and intensity of light can create shadows and highlights, further affecting how we see color. A color might appear darker in shadow and lighter in direct light. These factors combine to create a complex interaction that can make the same color look quite different depending on the lighting conditions.
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