Blog #trichromatic vision

Ever disagreed with someone about the exact shade of a color? Discover the surprising science behind why two people can look at the same object and genuinely see different colors — from individual differences in cone cells and genetics to the brain’s role in color constancy and the famous #TheDress illusion.

Your phone, TV, and laptop screen can display millions of vibrant colors using just three: red, green, and blue. Discover the fascinating science of additive color mixing, how tiny RGB subpixels work together to trick your eyes, and why this system perfectly matches human vision.