When purple perceived only at fixation: A fixation- and distance-dependent color illusion

In this paper, an optical illusion is described in which purple elements are perceived as purple at the point of fixation, while surrounding elements of the same purple color are perceived toward a blue hue. As the viewing distance increases, a greater number of purple elements revert to a purple appearance.

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Perception
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2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1177/03010066261423048
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Visual perception and processing mechanisms
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When purple perceived only at fixation: A fixation- and distance-dependent color illusion

Hinnerk Schulz‐Hildebrandt
Perception
Visual perception and processing mechanisms
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When purple perceived only at fixation: A fixation- and distance-dependent color illusion

Hinnerk Schulz‐Hildebrandt
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Abstract

In this paper, an optical illusion is described in which purple elements are perceived as purple at the point of fixation, while surrounding elements of the same purple color are perceived toward a blue hue. As the viewing distance increases, a greater number of purple elements revert to a purple appearance.

Perception
Harvard University (US), Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 44%
Visual perception and processing mechanisms
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