Scientists Claim Discovery of New Color 'Olo' Beyond Human Vision
Researchers at UC Berkeley claim they have discovered a new color, named olo, visible only through laser stimulation of the retina.
Regardless of the definition, those who’ve seen olo say it offers a visual experience that’s subtly unfamiliar.
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The researchers believe the tool, named Oz vision after the Emerald City in the L Frank Baum books, will help them probe basic science questions about how the brain creates visual perceptions of the world.
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It’s a technical breakthrough, and I would love to have it in my lab.
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Summary
A team at UC Berkeley has reported creating a new color, named olo, visible only through advanced laser techniques that stimulate the M cones in the human eye. Designed to push beyond natural human visual limitations, the color is described as an intensely saturated blue-green. However, experts question whether olo can truly be considered a novel color due to its blue-green base. Researchers hope their techniques will enhance understanding of color perception and may have future applications for vision disorders.
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