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Re:Disney Invented Two Colors (and They’re Everywhere) by JohnFen on Wednesday August 16, 2023 @06:55PM (#37154963)
Hmmm. I thought "color" is the mix of the frequencies of the light being reflected and/or emitted. I wouldn't call other things that affect the appearance "color" at all.

For instance, you can have a flat blue and a glossy blue that are the exact same color.

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Re:Disney Invented Two Colors (and They’re Everywhere) by SkyPuncher on Thursday August 17, 2023 @01:55PM (#37165570)
While I think you're technically correct, my practical opinion is the two are essentially inseparable. Physical properties greatly affect how a color is perceived.
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