I recently had cataract surgery and was surprised at how vivid — and different — colors were post-surgery. The color white was so much whiter. Case in point: my dog Bella was so much brighter! My bathroom towels were more tan than brown.
Then I came across a fun website, IsMyBlue, a quick test of how we perceive the difference between green and blue, and I decided to share it with you.
Just for Fun Assessment
This is a color naming test designed to measure your personal blue-green boundary. If you take the 20-second test, you’ll discover that your blue may differ from what I call blue. The test is for entertainment purposes and doesn’t measure anything about your vision.
How We Perceive Color
Many factors affect how we perceive color, such as eye anatomy. Another factor is lighting. If you take the test several times to compare results, use the same device (e.g., computer, iPad, phone) and with the same general room lighting. Cultural interpretations and psychological context also affect how we perceive color. For example, some studies show that stress makes us see colors differently. All of these add up to individual differences in how we interpret and identify color.
What We Can Learn
Even though this is designed as a fun assessment, there is still a takeaway. The next time you disagree with a friend or family member, consider this: what might they see that I don’t see? This test was a good reminder to appreciate things from someone else’s perspective because we all see the world differently.
What Color is MY Blue?
After three tests with similar results, I learned that I perceive more blue in the world than green! Drop me an email if you try the test and want to share your results.
