COLOR IS DATA

Color As A Data Experience

Computational color science combining physics, geometry, and accessibility research to reveal the quantitative data embedded within color perception.

Spectral Analysis

Physics
Selected Color
380nm 450nm 500nm 550nm 600nm 650nm 750nm
580
Wavelength
nanometers
517
Frequency
terahertz
2.14
Photon Energy
electron volts

Perceptual Analysis

Physics
Selected Color
45.2
Luminance
cd/m²
71
Lightness
L* (CIE)
183
Brightness
perceived
Selected Color
68.4
Chroma
C* (CIE)
100
Saturation
HSL (%)
52.1
Colorfulness
CAM02
78
Gamut Position
% toward edge
Selected Color
57.2
Red-Green
a* (CIE)
37.1
Blue-Yellow
b* (CIE)
33
Hue Angle
degrees

Accessibility Analysis

Standards
Selected Color
4.5
WCAG AA
contrast ratio
3.2
WCAG AAA
contrast ratio
89
Protanopia
red-blind (%)
92
Deuteranopia
green-blind (%)
76
Tritanopia
blue-blind (%)
85
Achromatopsia
no-color (%)

Color Harmony Analysis

Palette Theory
Selected Color
Complementary 180°
Perfect contrast • High impact
Triadic 120° apart
Vibrant • Balanced energy
Analogous ±30°
Harmonious • Natural feel
Split Complementary 150° & 210°
Softer contrast • More flexible
Tetradic (Square) 90° apart
Rich variety • Complex palettes
Monochromatic Same hue
Elegant • Sophisticated unity

Color Wheel Mathematics

Current Hue: 0°
Complementary: 180°
Triadic Points: 120°, 240°
Split Comp: 150°, 210°

Spectral Decomposition

Components
Selected Color
🔴
Red Channel
255
100%
🟢
Green Channel
107
42%
🔵
Blue Channel
107
42%

RGB Channel Analysis

Your color is made of 100% red, 42% green, and 42% blue light. The red dominance creates this warm tone.

Violet 380-450nm
5%
Blue 450-495nm
15%
Green 495-570nm
25%
Yellow 570-590nm
30%
Orange 590-620nm
20%
Red 620-750nm
5%

Spectral Composition

This color's spectral signature shows dominant contributions from yellow and orange wavelengths, creating its warm appearance.

Red ↔ Green Response +57.2
Green
Red
Strong red response - your color activates red-sensing neurons
Blue ↔ Yellow Response +37.1
Blue
Yellow
Moderate yellow response - creates warmth perception
Lightness Response 71.2
Dark
Light
Medium-high lightness - appears bright but not glaring

Neural Processing

Your brain processes this color using opponent channels: strong red vs green (+57), moderate yellow vs blue (+37), creating a warm, vibrant perception.

Color Recipe

🎨 Mix 100% red + 42% green + 42% blue light
🌈 Dominant at 580nm wavelength with 85% purity
🧠 Brain sees: strong red signal, moderate yellow, medium brightness