Color is part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which includes all types of light. Color is an effect produced by the eye and its nerves due to the light waves of different wavelengths or frequencies. Light is a form of energy that travels in electromagnetic waves. Light is produced by various sources including the sun + light bulbs + electronic displays. Light being transmitted from an object to the eye stimulates the different color cones of the retina. This makes the eye view many colors of the object. Visible light ranges from 300 - 700 nanometers. 300 nanometers is ultraviolet light (UV). UV light has a shorter wavelength than visible light. It is often described as beyond violet. 700 nanometers is red light.
The Wavelength 
Wavelengths are direct frequencies in a wave form. Frequency is the number of waves that pass a time period which is expressed in hertz (Hz). Longer wavelengths will have lower frequencies + shorter wavelengths will have higher frequencies. To the human eye, wavelength is connected to the perception of color. Which is the visible spectrum. Reds are longer wavelengths + yellows/greens are intermediate + blues/violets are shorter wavelengths.
Wavelength Nanometers: a billionth of a meter = 0.000000001
The human eye + brain together translate light into color. The retina has two different types of cells that detect & respond to light which are rods + cones. These are also called photoreceptors which specialize in light detecting cells on the retinas at the back of your eyes which then sends signals to the brain for visual processing. These cells are connected to the nervous system which are neurons. Neurons are cells that transmit signals through the body, enabling us to think + feel + act. Rods perceive black + white, enabling night vision. Cones perceive color, which provide central vision = ability to see what is directly in front of you + surrounding you. Reflected light enters the human eye first through the cornea (the outermost part of the eye). The cornea bends light toward the pupil, which controls the amount of light that hits the lens. The lens then focuses the light on the retina which is the layer nerve cells in the back of the eye. Cones contain photopigments. Humans usually have three types.
༺♥༻ Sunlight-Composed of Visible Colors: Red + Orange + Yellow + Green + Blue + Indigo + Violet
This mixture is known to be white light. When white light strikes a white object, it appears to be “no color” because it absorbs no color + reflects all color equally. When it strikes a colored object, this color light is reflected back. A black object absorbs color equally + doesn’t reflect, so it looks black to the human eye.
Tertiary Colors: In-between Colors
These colors are the extension of the primary colors + secondary colors together.
- Yellow + Orange = Yellow-Orange
- Red + Orange = Red-Orange
- Red + Purple = Red-Purple
- Blue + Purple = Blue-Purple
- Blue + Green = Blue-Green
- Yellow + Green = Yellow-Green
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Herb + Flower Connection to Color
Red / Red Raspberry / Rubus Idaeus:
- Family: Rosacea
- Element: Water
- Planet: Venus
- Color: Red
- Astro: Taurus + Scorpio
- Powers: Love Drawing + Fertility + Mother Connection + Feminine Support + Reproductive Support + Uterine Tonic
Red Raspberry is a red loving fruit. This fruit is an antioxidant edible that contains a lot of vitamin C + E + A + flavonoids + beta carotene + calcium + iron + potassium + magnesium + selenium + manganese + tin. The chemical responsible for the color of this fruit is anthocyanin. Red Raspberry is highly nutritious for the woman’s reproductive system. It is considered a uterine tonic that helps strengthen the uterus while menstruation + in growth of pregnancy.
Orange / Calendula / Calendula Officinalis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Element: Fire
- Planet: Sun
- Color: Orange-Yellow Undertone
- Astro: Leo
- Powers: Protection + Prophetic Dreams + Legal Matters + Money
Calendula is a vibrant orangey herb/flower. This plant is skin healing for all skin types + conditions. It is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin a + c + e + high levels of antioxidants in the form of carotenoids + flavonoids. Internally, Calendula is useful for the digestive system. With its slight bitter taste, this helps to ease irritable bowels. Calendula has been used in centuries to treat scarred + damaged skin + to be used on delicate areas including the genital area. It is a great moisturizer. Due to its gentle + mild skin affects, calendula is perfect for eczema + dermatitis + rashes + wounds. This plant is perfect for babies skin alongside chamomile + lavender. It contains anti-fungal properties to help clear skin infections.
Yellow / Ylang Ylang / Cananga Odorata
- Family: Annonaceae
- Element: Water
- Planet: Venus
- Energy: Feminine
- Color: Yellow
- Astro: Taurus
- Powers: Aphrodisiac + Sex Magic + Love Inducing + Money Drawing
Ylang Ylang is a tropical floral plant native to Southeast Asia, primarily the Philippines + Indonesia + Malaysia. It has been introduced to Africa in the tropical regions for cultivation such as Comoros + Madagascar. Ylang Ylang contains many bioactive compounds that are therapeutic for the skin. In its essential oil, this flower contains linalool + geraniol + benzyl acetate + caryophyllene. These compounds contribute to Ylang Ylang’s calming + anti-inflammatory + antibacterial + mood lifting properties. It also contains vitamin c + vitamin a + vitamin e + b-vitamins. For the brain, Ylang Ylang reduce stress + mood enhancement + improves sleep + aphrodisiac effects + boost cognitive function + neuroprotective.
Green / Wild Mint / Mentha
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Element: Water
- Planet: Mercury
- Energy: Masculine
- Color: Green
- Astro: Virgo
- Powers: Money Gains + Lust + Healing + Travel + Protection
Wild Mint is a watery plant native to North America + Europe + Asia. Wild Mint is a perennial herb/plant that thrives in moist, well-drained soil & is often found in wetland areas + streams + meadows. Wild Mint grows pretty rapidly & is very invasive if not managed properly especially in garden spaces. This plant is also used a lot in culinary + for aromatherapy. Medicinal benefits of this plant are perfect for digestion + nausea + respiratory health + pain relief such as headaches + inflammation. Wild Mint’s main compound is menthol which is found in the essential oil. This compound is known for its cooling sensation + soothing properties which helps relax muscles + reduce pain + open airways in the respiratory system. Wild Mint also contains vitamin a + c + k + b. For skin health, this herb promotes collagen production and heal damage from UV radiation.
Blue / Blue Lotus / Nymphaea Caerulea
- Family: Nymphaeaceae
- Element: Water
- Planet: Moon + Neptune
- Energy: Feminine
- Color: Blue
- Zodiac: Pisces + Cancer
- Powers: Spiritual Awareness + Prophetic Dreams + Mental Focus + Psychic Abilities + Euphoria + Intuition Enhancement
Blue Lotus also known as Egyptian Blue Lotus + Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile + Blue Water Lily is a plant native Ancient Egypt, grown along the Nile River. This plant is a very spiritual sacred plant to the Ancient Egyptians. It is used a lot, serving as a symbol to various deities. Blue Lotus is known for its psychoactive + mood enhancing + relaxing effects. The main compound in this plant is apomorphine which stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain. This creates mild psychoactive + therapeutic effects which involve relaxation + euphoria + an altered state of consciousness. Blue Lotus is very good for sleep + aphrodisiac + libido enhancement + cognitive + neuroprotective benefits + pain relief + analgesic effects.
Violet / Lavender / Lavandula
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Element: Air
- Energy: Masculine
- Planet: Mercury
- Astro: Pisces + Gemini
- Powers: Love + Protection + Sleep + Longevity in Life + Purification + Happiness + Peace + Communication
Lavender is a herbaceous plant part of the Lamiaceae family. This plant is native to Northern Africa + Europe + Southwest Asia. In total, there are about 47 lavender species plants. To name a few common ones: English Lavender + French Lavender + Spanish Lavender. This plant is used all around the world for versatile uses. Lavender is a common scent that is used in commercial products such as air fresheners + room sprays + baby products + hair products + lotions + beauty products, etc. Lavender is also used in a lot of culinary dishes such as oatmeals + cakes + deserts + syrups + salads + infused honey. Lavender is grown only in the summer, lasting until late fall. The health benefits of lavender are promotions of stress + relaxations + improvement of sleep + mild insomnia + anti-microbial properties + astringent. The skin benefits of lavender is the improvement of acne + wound healing + reduces scarring + moisturize dry, flaky skin + helps with itchy skin.