This mind-boggling optical illusion claims to reveal a whole new colour

We're fascinated by optical illusions here at Creative Bloq, and just when we think we been bamboozled in every way possible, along comes another one. We've already seen plenty of optical illusions that test how we perceive colour, but here's one that claims to actually generate a new colour altogether while we stare at the screen.

Stare long enough and you should be able to see a shade of orange that isn't there and which, according to the illusion's creator, can't actually be shown on a screen. Confused? I certainly am. This could be one for our pick of must-see optical illusions and the best optical illusions of the year.

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♬ original sound - Dean Jackson

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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