Cone Type Range of Light Frequency Detected S 6.00-7.49 x 1014s-1 M 4.76-6.62 x 1014s¬1 L 4.28-6.00 x 1014s-1 What wavelength ranges (and corresponding colors) do the three types of cones detect?

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