Neon
A bright effect family around glowing signs, fluorescent materials, and high-energy design color.
20th century to digital culture Gas discharge, fluorescence, signage, high-chroma design
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Effects
Browse special color appearances: glow, reflectance, surface, structure, fluorescence, and optical effects.
Metallic
A reflective surface effect associated with gold, silver, copper, value, luxury, and technology.
Ancient metalwork to modern finishes Specular reflection, metal leaf, powders, inks, surfaces
Open effect page →Structural Color
Color created by physical structure rather than pigment, seen in wings, feathers, beetles, bubbles, and opals.
Natural phenomena, ancient observation, modern materials science Microscopic structure, interference, scattering, angle-dependent color
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