Why Do We Dream in Color Even Though We Sleep in Black and White?

We dream in color because our brain uses the same parts that make us see things when we’re awake. Even though it’s dark, our brain creates pictures with colors just like a painter on canvas. Sometimes we even dream in black and white, it all depends on what part of the brain is working at night.

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Examples

A child dreams of flying through a rainbow sky while sleeping in the dark.
You sleep in a room without lights, yet your dream is full of bright green trees and red apples.
Dreaming of a sunset with orange clouds even though it's night time.

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