Is there a cure for colorblindness?
I was asked this question on Quora. My response: No. It is a genetic condition and there is no cure. There have been some instances of using corrective lenses to ameliorate the condition, but they only work for certain types of color blindness. Fortunately, for most...Which color of light is the best for photosynthesis?
I was asked this question on Quora. My reply: White light, i.e. the full spectrum of light found in sunlight. It doesn’t have to be natural sunlight – it can be an electric bulb that reproduces the spectrum. Here is an artistic representation of the...What is the right combination of colors to get an apple green mix?
This is a question from Quora. My response: It is impossible to say unless you specify what medium you are working in! I think of this color as “apple green”. Its RGB values are 138 188 95. If you are trying to mix it with paint: it has a very strong...What color is made when you mix white with teal?
“Teal” is a common synonym for “turquoise”. They are both used to name colors with blue-green hues. If you had “teal” or “turquoise” paint, and added white to it, you would most likely get a light, weak green, blue-green, or blue color. The most common name applied to...
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What colors are complementary to beige?
This question was asked on Quora. My response: The colors we call “beige” are light, very weak oranges. The complement …
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