color constancy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The ability of visual system to perceive an object's color as stable and consistent, even when the actual light illuminating it changes dramatically; famously demonstrated with the checker shadow illusion.

Word forms

color constancy color constancies
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