Colors: a color perception game about spotting the dominant shade
Colors is a color perception game built around one quick question: which color dominates the screen? A board of colored dots appears, a row of color swatches waits below, and you tap the one you think covers the most dots before time runs out. Early boards are clear-cut, but as you progress the colors grow closer in number and in shade, and a glance stops being enough.
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How to play
- Look at the field of colored dots that fills the board.
- Judge which color appears most often.
- Tap the matching swatch in the answer row before the timer runs out.
- See the result marked on the swatches, then move straight on to the next board.
What it exercises
It is a fast attention game built on estimation, and the speed is part of what it practises.
Visual estimation
There is no time to count every dot, so you learn to judge proportions at a glance, the way you would size up a crowd.
Color discrimination
On later boards similar shades sit side by side. Telling them apart quickly takes steady attention.
Quick decisions
Each board is on a short timer. You commit to an answer with the information you have instead of waiting for certainty.
Tips
- Take in the whole board first instead of starting in one corner; the overall tint usually points to the answer.
- Squint slightly. Blurring the dots together makes the strongest color stand out.
- When two colors look close, compare them row by row in just two or three rows rather than scanning everything.
- Trust your first impression on easy boards and save careful checking for the close calls.
- Play in good light. Screen glare can make similar shades harder to separate.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this color perception game online?
Yes. Colors runs in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. It is free to play once you sign in with a free Cleverini account.
What is a dominant color?
In this game it is the color that appears more often than any other on the board. Your task is to spot it quickly among the others.
Is this a color perception test game?
It is a color vision game in the playful sense only: not an eye test, and it says nothing about your eyesight. It simply asks you to compare colors quickly, and the boards grow more demanding as you go.
How does color perception work in the game, and does it get harder?
You compare the amount of each color on the board. As you progress the gaps between colors shrink and the shades get closer, so you need more focus to decide.
Can I play against someone?
Yes. Pick Single player to practise on your own, or Multiplayer to face another player matched by a skill rating.
Ready for a round?
It opens in your browser. A free Cleverini account keeps your level and lets you play with friends.
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