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Different spectra, same color

Two different spectra that produce the same perceptual color are called metamers
The concept is called metamerism. (pronunciation emphasizes the "ta"). 

The great thing about metamerism is our ability to recreate colors using different spectra:


Source

James Ferwerda, Siggraph 2020