Color constancy explains why ________.
A) the color you perceive in an object depends on the type of light (fluorescent, incandescent, etc.) shining on that object
B) an object is perceived as being the same color whether we see it in bright sunlight or dim candlelight
C) our perception of color is inversely related to the amount of light falling on an object
D) objects seen in bright light are seen as different in color than the same objects seen in dim light

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Color constancy refers to the ability of our brains to perceive the color of an object as being largely constant despite changes in the lighting conditions under which we view it. This means that even if an object is viewed in bright sunlight or dim candlelight, our brain will interpret it as the same color.

Color Constancy Explains Why ________