physics

Structural Color: When light transforms into art

Have you ever thought about how nature creates truly masterpieces of art? Butterflies wings are a great example of nature’s beauty; full of unique colors, they have captivated the human eye for centuries.

But, what makes those beautiful colors?

Is a special pigment? Nope, there is no pigment involved.

So, then what is it? It is called Structural Color.

Here’s a short infographic about how butterflies get that phenomenal iridescent blue in their wings.