Color Match Test
Tap the displayed color (not the word). 20 rounds testing speed and accuracy.
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You'll see a color name (like "RED") displayed in a different color (like blue text).
Tap the button matching the DISPLAYED COLOR, not the word.
Example:
RED
The word says "RED" but it's shown in blue.
✓ Correct answer: Blue
How It Works
You'll see a color name (like "RED") displayed in a different color (like blue text). Your task is to identify the DISPLAYED COLOR (blue), not what the word says (red).
This creates cognitive interference similar to the Stroop effect, where reading the word competes with identifying the color. Fast, accurate responses require focus and inhibition.
Score = (correct answers × 100) + speed bonus. Faster correct answers earn higher scores.
About Color Perception
The Stroop Effect
This test is inspired by the Stroop effect, where naming the ink color of a color word (e.g., "RED" in blue ink) is slower than reading the word itself. It measures cognitive control and selective attention.
Why It's Hard
Reading is automatic for literate adults. When you see "RED," your brain reads it faster than it processes the color. You must inhibit the automatic reading response to focus on the visual color.
Brain Regions Involved
The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) detects conflict between word reading and color naming. The prefrontal cortex helps you inhibit the wrong response and select the correct one.
Improving Performance
Practice reduces interference. Gamers and musicians often score better due to enhanced executive function. Adequate sleep and reduced stress improve cognitive control and performance on tasks like this.