Red-Green

Definition

Red-green refers to a pair of opposing retinal processes that are responsible for color vision. These processes work together to perceive and differentiate between red and green colors.

Related terms

Opponent Process Theory:

This theory suggests that our perception of color is determined by the activity of three pairs of opposing color processes - red-green, yellow-blue, and white-black.

Color Vision Deficiency (Color Blindness): A condition where individuals have difficulty distinguishing certain colors due to a deficiency or absence of specific cones in their retina.

Cone Cells: Specialized cells in the retina that detect different wavelengths of light and enable us to see colors.