Do You See Colors Differently Than Others? Find Out Now
strike a chord: to cause someone to feel a strong emotion or connection
A simple disagreement over a blanket’s color led Dr. Patrick Mineault to create a popular website. He saw the blanket as green, but his wife saw it as blue. To explore why they saw it differently, he made a website called “Is my blue your blue?”. On this site, people can test how they see colors and compare their answers with others.
Since its launch in August, over 1.5 million people have visited the site. Dr. Mineault said, “I’m not super surprised that it struck a chord because people want to understand how others see the world.”
Scientists say our eyes and brains might work in unique ways. Our culture and language can also affect how we see colors. For example, some languages have different words for shades of blue and green, which can affect how people perceive them.
While the website is just for fun, it shows that we might not all see the world the same way. If you try it, Dr. Mineault suggests using the same device and lighting as others when comparing results.
Sample sentences
Her story of overcoming challenges struck a chord in our hearts.
The singer’s song struck a chord because it was so honest.
The painting struck a chord with her, reminding her of home.
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