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color constancy

/ˈkʌlər ˈkɒnstənsi/

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/ˈkʌlər ˈkɒnstənsi/C1formalscientific
  • ruОсобенность зрительной системы человека, позволяющая воспринимать объекты как имеющие постоянный цвет, несмотря на изменения условий освещения.

A feature of the human visual system that allows objects to be perceived as having consistent color despite changes in lighting conditions or illumination.

  1. Visual perception phenomenonC1formal

    The ability of the human visual system to perceive the color of an object as relatively constant under varying lighting conditions.

    ruКонстантность цвета

    • Color constancy allows you to see a white shirt as white both in sunlight and under a lamp.
    • The brain uses color constancy to adjust for different light sources.
    • Artists must understand color constancy to accurately depict scenes.