| Farbname | Wellenlängenbereich | Frequenzbereich |
|---|---|---|
| violett | ≈ 400–425 nm | ≈ 705–750 THz |
| indigo | ≈ 425–450 nm | ≈ 670–705 THz |
| blau | ≈ 450–475 nm | ≈ 630–670 THz |
| türkis | ≈ 475–500 nm | ≈ 600–630 THz |
| grün | ≈ 500–560 nm | ≈ 540–600 THz |
| gelb | ≈ 560–590 nm | ≈ 510–540 THz |
| orange | ≈ 590–630 nm | ≈ 480–510 THz |
| rot | ≈ 630–700 nm | ≈ 430–480 THz |