Which color is the result of an absence of color?

The result of an absence of color is black. In the context of light and color perception, when there is no light or when all colors of light are absorbed without any reflection, the result is perceived as black. This is because black does not consist of any color wavelengths being reflected back to our eyes.

In contrast, white is the combination of all colors of light being reflected, creating a perception of brightness. This fundamental understanding comes from the way light behaves and how our eyes and brain interpret these wavelengths, distinguishing between the presence of light (colors) and the absence of light (black). Red and blue are simply specific colors within the visible spectrum and do not relate to the absence of color.