Atoms

I believe that color is the electron making quantum leaps to and from higher and lower valance shells. The light emitted is electrons in a higher energy state. Thats why steel glows that beautiful color when heated, And also why elements emit they're prospective colors when 'excited'. edit to add...Humans perceive color by light that is reflected back to our retina. The wavelength that is not absorbed is the color we perceive. I think this is correct. This message has been edited by 1.61803, 11-21-2004 10:37 AMThis message has been edited by 1.61803, 11-21-2004 10:39 AM