Popular Mechanics reports that purple is a “pigment of your imagination”: The human eye doesn’t actually see purple.

Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors ...

Purple is a combination of wavelengths from opposite extremes of the spectrum, which technically deosn’t make any sense, but ...

A new surgical procedure to permanently change eye color is gaining traction in the U.S. But many ophthalmologists fear ...

Drugstores and makeup counters carry foundations in various olive, ivory and fair shades. But for people with darker skin tones, finding the right foundation shade can be a challenge. The darker ...

Hypopigmentation is a chronic condition in which areas of the skin are lighter in color than normal. Causes may include ...

Jerry Parsons, a horticulturist at Texas Cooperative Extension, created several varieties of bluebonnets during his career, ...

A few select pigments can make a smaller space feel even bigger, transforming a tiny nook into a breezy library or a ...

A recent study offers new insights into the pigments used by ancient Roman artists in Pompeii, revealing how they mixed raw materials to achieve a wide range of color tones. Titled "Pompeian ...