Differentiation between color and dye

 Color and dye are related but distinct terms, primarily differing in their scope and application:

1. Color:

   • Refers to the visual perception of light as it interacts with objects and is reflected into the eyes. It includes the full spectrum of visible light (e.g., red, blue, green, etc.).
   • Color can be seen in nature, on objects, in light, or even in digital images, and it is a general property that something can possess.
   • It doesn't imply how the color is applied or created; it simply exists as a phenomenon.
   • Examples: The sky is blue, leaves are green, paint is red.

2. Dye:

   • A substance that is specifically used to impart color to materials like fabric, paper, or leather. Dyes are typically soluble in water or other solvents and are absorbed by the material they color.
   • Dyes are made from natural or synthetic sources and are used to color objects in a more permanent or semi-permanent way.
   • It implies an active process of adding color to an object.
   • Examples: Indigo dye is used to color denim, or food coloring is a type of dye used in cooking.

In short, color is a broad concept relating to how we perceive light, while dye is a material used to apply color to objects.