Scientists discover never seen before color, Researchers claim new color found

A major breakthrough was achieved by the scientists of the University of California, Berkeley who have been successful in identifying a previously unseen color, named ‘Olo.’ The discovery was made through an experiment involving the direct stimulation of specific retinal cells, offering a visual experience beyond the known color spectrum. The discovery, detailed in Science Advances, could revolutionize our understanding of human color perception.

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The discovery was made using specialized laser equipment known as “Oz,” that allowed scientists to precisely stimulate photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye. The scientists targeted only the M cones which are responsible for detecting green light, without activating the red and blue cones, participants reported seeing a color they had never experienced before.

“We predicted from the beginning that it would look like an unprecedented colour signal but we didn’t know what the brain would do with it. It was jaw-dropping. It’s incredibly saturated” said Ren Ng, an electrical engineer at the University of California, Berkeley.

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The traditional methods of color perception relies on combined stimulation of multiple cone types, thus limiting the range of colors humans can naturally experience. However, the Oz system’s ability to stimulate individual cones has unveiled a hue described as an intensely saturated blue-green, which cannot be replicated on standard digital displays.

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Currently, only five individuals, including three researchers, have witnessed ‘olo.’ While some experts, like vision scientist John Barbur, argue that this may be a heightened version of green rather than a new color, the Berkeley team maintains that the unique method of perception sets ‘olo’ apart.

Edited by Pronoy Shukla