The dual role of chromatic backgrounds in color perception.
1978
S K Shevell
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D003116
Color
The visually perceived property of objects created by absorption or reflection of specific wavelengths of light.
Colors
D003118
Color Perception
Mental processing of chromatic signals (COLOR VISION) from the eye by the VISUAL CORTEX where they are converted into symbolic representations. Color perception involves numerous neurons, and is influenced not only by the distribution of wavelengths from the viewed object, but also by its background color and brightness contrast at its boundary.
Color Perceptions,Perception, Color,Perceptions, Color
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000221
Adaptation, Ocular
The adjustment of the eye to variations in the intensity of light. Light adaptation is the adjustment of the eye when the light threshold is increased; DARK ADAPTATION when the light is greatly reduced. (From Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed)