Optical illusions are famous for their mind-bending tricks. They push our vision to its limits. Right now, a special optical illusion is creating a buzz online, leaving most people baffled even though it seems simple at first glance.
The Optical Illusion with a Hidden Message
Optical illusions come in many forms. Some ask you to find a mistake, while others hide the answer in plain sight. This one belongs to the latter category and tests your ability to see contrasting colors.
The Illusion Test
At first, this illusion looks straightforward. But the longer you stare, the more you notice, making the real answer hard to figure out.
DO you see a number?
— Benonwine (@benonwine) February 16, 2022
If so, what number? pic.twitter.com/wUK0HBXQZF
Image Credit: Benonwine | Twitter
Take a look at the optical illusion. Do you see a number? If so, what number?
The Challenge
This illusion has gone viral on Twitter. It appears easy, but it’s more challenging than it looks. A striped grey and black circle hides a number. Can you see the entire number?
Understanding Contrast Sensitivity
This illusion tests your contrast sensitivity, which is the ability to distinguish an object from its background. This skill is important for everyday tasks like driving in foggy weather or low light, where contrast between objects and their background is reduced.
Contrast sensitivity is an important measure of visual function, especially in situations of low light, fog or glare, when the contrast between objects and their background often is reduced. Night driving is an activity that requires good contrast sensitivity for safety. pic.twitter.com/FIJTQbz8A2
— SPECS Network (@SPECSnetwork) May 6, 2021
Viewer Responses
Can you spot all the digits? Here are some responses from viewers:
- “I can only see 528. Does that mean anything about my eyesight?” – @CookieLousie
- “I see 528 with glasses and 45283 without… I can’t read a screen without glasses however.” – @Techn0phobe
- “45283…and what’s the catch? Should I book an appointment with my GP?” – @PhilippeAuclair
Most viewers saw 528 or 45283 at most. But the real answer is surprising.
The Answer Revealed
The actual answer is 3452839 – a seven-digit number. Most people only saw the numbers in the middle, where the contrast was highest.
As you move away from the center, the contrast diminishes, making the digits on the edges hard to see. But if you squint, you might catch a glimpse.
If you managed to see all the digits, you have exceptional eyesight. Share this optical illusion with friends and family to test their vision!
Did you get the right number? Let us know in the comments down below!
