The average person has three cones in their retina, which allows them to perceive a spectrum of about 1 million different colors. These individuals are called trichromats, and they make up the majority of the human population.
But did you know some individuals possess a fourth cone, which can allow them to perceive an estimated 100 million different colors? These people are called tetrachromats, and they're part of a pretty exclusive club. It's estimated that about 12% of people who were assigned female at birth possess this distinct color perception, while it's far less likely (and perhaps even impossible) for people who were assigned male at birth to possess tetrachromatic vision.
Needless to say, some people can see colors better than others. The following poll questions are designed to see how well you can see the color blue compared with every other person who answered each question. To see the correct answers, scroll all the way to the bottom.
Please note: This is NOT a test that will tell you if you're a tetrachromat, but if you are able to answer every question correctly, you might want to seek out an official test 🙂.
Are you ready?
Here are the correct answers:
1. BASE
2. NOON
3. PARK
4. PORT
5. SWIM
6. BEND
7. PASTE
8. BEEF
9. BRASS
10. APPLE
11. There’s no word
12. BASKET
13. BATTLE
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