Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

metameric

Adjective

ˌmɛtəˈmɛrɪk

Definition

Relating to or denoting the phenomenon of metamerism, where two different substances appear to be the same color under a specific lighting condition.

Examples

The two fabrics were metameric, appearing the same in daylight but different under incandescent light.
Metameric colors can often confuse artists when mixing paint.
The study of metameric pairs helps in understanding color perception in the human eye.

Meaning

Metameric refers to the condition in which two colors that are different in wavelength look identical when viewed under certain lighting conditions. This can happen due to the way human vision perceives colors based on light sources.