Colors By Wavelength
Below is a rough table of wavelengths, colors and complementary colors. This utilizes the scientific CMY and RGB color wheels rather than the traditional RYB color wheel.
| Wavelength (nm) | Color | Complementary Color |
|---|---|---|
| 400-424 | Violet | Green-yellow |
| 424-491 | Blue | Yellow |
| 491-570 | Green | Violet |
| 570-585 | Yellow | Blue |
| 585-647 | Orange | Cyan-Blue |
| 647-700 | Red | Cyan |
This can only be used as a very rough guide, for instance if a narrow range of wavelengths within the band 647-700 is absorbed, then the blue and green receptors will be fully stimulated, making cyan, and the red receptor will be partially stimulated, diluting the cyan to a greyish hue.
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