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Hmmm. I thought "color" is the mix of the frequencies of the light being reflected and/or emitted. I wouldn't call other things that affect the appearance "color" at all.

For instance, you can have a flat blue and a glossy blue that are the exact same color.




While I think you're technically correct, my practical opinion is the two are essentially inseparable. Physical properties greatly affect how a color is perceived.




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