A Color Only Seven People Have Seen
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By The New Yorker
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In brief
A fascinating exploration of human perception reveals that a select group of researchers have experienced an unprecedented phenomenon: witnessing a color that exists beyond conventional human vision. This groundbreaking discovery challenges our understanding of sensory perception and raises intriguing questions about the limits of human consciousness. Scientists are investigating how this rare occurrence might reshape our knowledge of color theory and visual cognition.
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A Color Only Seven People Have Seen
From the daily newsletter: What would it be like to see an entirely new color? A handful of researchers don’t have to wonder.
