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Image Credit: Henrik Sorensen/Getty ImagesEveryone perceives colors differently. Remember the viral debate about "the dress" in 2015? Some people insisted it was white and gold, while others were certain it was blue and black. This new color perception test could spark the next major online debate.
As reported by the Guardian, Dr. Patrick Mineault, a visual neuroscientist and programmer, found himself in a heated discussion with his wife, Dr. Marissé Masis-Solano, an ophthalmologist, about the color of a blanket in their home. He saw it as green, while she argued it was blue. This disagreement inspired him to develop ismy.blue, a website where users can evaluate their ability to distinguish between shades of blue and green.
The test is simple to take. Visit the website, and you’ll be asked to choose whether the displayed shade appears blue or green to you. Each slide presents varying intensities of the colors, ranging from light to dark. Once finished, you’ll discover where your perception of blue and green diverges and how it stacks up against the results of 1.5 million other participants.
"I included a feature that displays the distribution of results, and it really resonated with users," Mineault explained to the Guardian. "The question of whether we see the same colors has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and everyone else for millennia. Our perceptions are deeply personal, and it’s intriguing to consider how differently we might view the world."
This test offers a fascinating glimpse into how uniquely we perceive colors. While most people’s results cluster around 175, my boundary was at hue 173, indicating that I perceive turquoise as blue rather than green. Two Mytour editors who took the test scored 170, meaning they also lean toward seeing the world in slightly bluer tones.
ismy.blueDo you perceive more green or blue? While this test is designed for fun, try it yourself to uncover your unique color perception.
