Question

According to the opponent-process theory of color vision, the correct pairings of opposite colors are ___________.

Answer 1

The answer is black versus white, red versus green, blue versus yellow. The opponent-process theory states that the cone photoreceptors are linked together to form three opposing color pairs. Developed by Ewald Hering (1920/1964), he color opponent process is a color theory that states that the human visual system interprets information about color by processing signals from cones and rods in an antagonistic manner.

Answer 2

The opponent-process theory of color vision dictates that there specific color pairing that the normal eye cannot see or comprehend as these color pairings opposes each other (i.e. the activation of one inhibits another). These color pairings include black vs. white, red vs. green, and blue vs. yellow.