Visible Light Frequencies and Wavelengths: Red to Violet

This page details the frequencies and wavelengths associated with different colors in the visible light spectrum, namely Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet.

Introduction

The visible light spectrum is a small part of the broader electromagnetic spectrum that our eyes can perceive as color. Each color corresponds to a specific range of frequencies and wavelengths.

Here’s a table summarizing the approximate frequencies and wavelengths for each color:

ColorFrequency (THz)Wavelength (nm)
Red400-484620-750
Orange484-508590-620
Yellow508-526570-590
Green526-606495-570
Blue606-668450-495
Violet668-789380-450