Väärien

Värien is the genitive plural of väri in Finnish, meaning "of the colors." In everyday Finnish, värien appears in phrases such as värien kirjo ("range of colors") or värien yhdistelmä ("combination of colors").

Color refers to the perception of light by the human eye and brain. Objects do not emit color themselves; they reflect, absorb, or transmit light, and the perceived color depends on the light source and the observer's visual system. Visible light spans roughly 380 to 740 nanometers in wavelength; different wavelengths are interpreted as distinct hues.

Two broad color models govern representation and mixing: additive color (RGB) used for emitted light, where adding colors moves toward white; and subtractive color (CMY/CMYK) used for pigments, where mixing colors tends toward black. The terms primary colors vary by model (e.g., red, green, blue in RGB; cyan, magenta, yellow in CMY).

Color spaces and standards provide a formal framework for color communication. Examples include sRGB and Rec. 709 for displays, and CIELAB for perceptual uniformity. Color vision relies on three cone types in the retina, which encode short, middle, and long wavelengths, enabling humans to discriminate millions of colors. Color terminology includes hue, saturation, and brightness (or lightness).

Colors carry cultural meanings and symbolism that vary across societies. In design and art, color choices influence perception and mood. The study of color spans physics, physiology, psychology, design, and art, and the term värien serves as a linguistic anchor for discussions about color in Finnish contexts.