Dandelion turned white in elevator light

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the visual perception of a dandelion flower that appears to change color under different lighting conditions, specifically in an elevator with yellow lighting. The focus is on the phenomenon of color perception and reflection, exploring how lighting affects the appearance of colors.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the phenomenon of color perception, suggesting that an object appears yellow because it reflects mostly yellow light from a white light source, and in yellow light, it may appear white against a similarly colored background.
  • Another participant expresses surprise at the complexity of the question, indicating that they expected a straightforward answer.
  • A later reply acknowledges the explanation provided about color perception and reflection.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the explanation, but there is an acknowledgment of the proposed idea regarding color perception under different lighting conditions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address potential limitations or assumptions regarding the nature of light and color perception, nor does it explore the specifics of the lighting conditions in detail.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in color theory, visual perception, or the effects of lighting on color may find this discussion relevant.

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Today I was outside to get some grass for my rabbit. I took some yellow dandelions too, but as I entered the elevator I noticed a strange phenomenon. The elevators light was yellow (the typical light bulb) and when I looked at the flower of the dandelion it was yellow as you would exect it to be, but when I turned it / looked at it from an angle, it appeared to be white as a snow.

Whats causing this?
 
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Huh? I thought this is going to be an easy question which is going to take couple of minutes to answer :X
Anyone able to answer my question please?
 
Something looks yellow if, out of all the colors in white light (sunlight) it reflects mostly yellow. If you take it into a room (elevator) where the light is mostly yellow to begin with, you will see no difference between it and a "white" background and it will look white.
 
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