Young-Helm·holtz theory of color vision (-h lm h lts)n. The theory that there are three sets of color-perceiving elements in the retina, red, green, and violet. Perception of the other colors arises from the combined stimulation of these elements. |
Young-Helmholtz theory of color vision
Etymology: Thomas Young, English physician, 1773-1829; Hermann L.F. von Helmholtz, German physician, physicist, and physiologist, 1821-1894
the concept that all color sensations are mediated by three types of retinal receptors, which correspond to three primary colors: red, green, and blue-violet. By their individual and combined activities, the receptors produce the perception of all visible hues.
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