About the Creator

I'm a color researcher based in Japan, exploring color psychology, how color influences our daily lives and society, and the diverse color cultures found around the world. Ever since I was a child, I've been naturally fascinated by one simple question: how is it that we humans can perceive color at all?

I created this website with one wish in mind — to let you enjoy your own unique experience of color perception.

According to modern science, the colors we see are created by the way our eyes and brain respond to visible wavelengths of light within the electromagnetic spectrum. Our ability to distinguish colors also varies from person to person, influenced by factors such as age, sex, and genetics. In other words, even when you and your family or friends look at exactly the same light, there's no guarantee that you're experiencing precisely the same color.

The colors you see in front of you are, in that moment, a completely unique experience that only you can have.

Through the games on PlayHue, I hope you'll enjoy color perception itself and discover a new appreciation for the colors that surround you every day. It's a big goal, perhaps — but I'll keep creating and releasing new games to make that journey a little more fun.

PlayHue is supported entirely by our sponsors and advertisers, so every game is completely free to play. Feel free to explore, have fun, and enjoy the world of color!