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And to be fair, in context it's not unreasonable to read "invented colors" as "they came up with a novel application for specific colors". Or more simply, they
by SkyPuncher 3y ago
And to be fair, in context it's not unreasonable to read "invented colors" as "they came up with a novel application for specific colors". Or more simply, they "invented a user for these colors".
While colors are not "invented", there use and application is material/situationally dependent. Vantablack is absolutely an invented "color" since it's use requires both the color and material application. Disney's painting of these buildings with a specific color, finish, and properties is not much different.
- JohnFen 3y ago> Vantablack is absolutely an invented "color" I just can't make my brain accept that vantablack is an "invented" color. It's not even an unusual color. It's black. It's the other material properties that set it apart and qualify for the term "invented", not the color.
- SkyPuncher 3y agoIn the real world, the other material properties are what make the color. You can’t isolate just the RGB components, like you can on a computer.
- JohnFen 3y agoHmmm. 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.
- SkyPuncher 3y agoWhile I think you're technically correct, my practical opinion is the two are essentially inseparable. Physical properties greatly affect how a color is perceived.