How does the human eye interpret color?
To see color, three things must be present: light, an object and and an observer. Light bounces off the object and is perceived by the observer as a color, whether magenta, maize or mauve. But how do we see different colors? Several things can influence how we see different colors including a variation in the source of the light, a variation in the object itself or a variation in the observer. • A variation in light source: Changes in the light source can significantly affect color. It can mean the difference between a soft cantaloupe on a store rack or a burnt orange in the mid day sun. When viewing color, a specific light source should be specified. Common light sources include Daylight 65 (D65), TL 84, Cool White Fluorescent (CWF) and Incandescent A. • A variation in the object: For garments or other sewn products, such changes typically include differences in the dyes used, differences in the material composition of the objects and differences in fabric construction. • A variation
