Trichromatic Theory of Color Processing

Color Processing Theories

• Trichromatic Theory proposes that color is processed by three types of cones sensitive to different parts of the visual spectrum, while Opponent Processing Theory suggests that color is processed by opposing channels of color opponent cells.

Impact of S-cone Loss on Color Vision

• A loss of S-cones (short-wavelength cones) leads to a specific type of color vision deficiency, where an individual has difficulty perceiving blue colors.

Ewald Hering's Discovery

• Ewald Hering found that color is coded in an opponent manner, with red-green and blue-yellow channels that work in opposition to each other.

Afterimages and Opponent Processing Theory

• Afterimages demonstrate Opponent Processing Theory, as they show the opposing neural responses to a stimulus, resulting in a color sensation that is opposite to the original stimulus color.

Learn about the Trichromatic Theory that explains how humans perceive a wide range of colors by combining signals from three types of cones. Discover the roles of red, green, and blue cones in color perception and how all colors can be produced by mixing them.