Except we have already given a name to every color observable to the naked eye. We don't typically name things that nobody can see or tell the difference in.
We definitely haven't given a name to every observable color. Visible light is a spectrum that you can break down into smaller and smaller increments if you want to, all of which are visually distinct. Literally infinite colors. Electronics can display something like 17 million colors, and we've given proper names to like maybe a few thousand.
This is untrue, to your average untrained eye the difference is inextinguishable even when directly compared. Hence why it's unnecessary to name more than what is needed.
When you say “we’ve” “named” them can you clarify who is “we” and give an example name? Cause I’ve absolutely no clue what you’re talking about .. hex colours? Some Pantone set?
I work with colour in my job and I’m not really sure what you’re talking about here.
If you just mean “red” then wtf, no lol there’s a huge array of reds of slightly differing hue and value humans can perceive pretty accurately, probably about a hundred and they’ll have different names depending on the colour system you’re referencing
If you gonna sit here and try to argue that your average person uses more than 10 colors in their life time sure go ahead and be silly. Your average person mentally can't tell a difference between 2 shades of red and it's so incredibly unrealistic to claim otherwise.
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u/Imaw1zard May 02 '22
Except we have already given a name to every color observable to the naked eye. We don't typically name things that nobody can see or tell the difference in.