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X-Rite Hue Test

Drag a hundred colour chips into one perfect gradient. The score tells you how good your colour vision actually is.

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How to get the most from it

X-Rite Hue Test sits in Design Challenges under Make, filed as coffee break.

  • Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
  • Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
  • It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
  • No account needed — you can start without signing up.
  • Go in expecting something brainy, competitive and beautiful.

About this category: Kerning trials, alignment tests, colour matching and spot-the-difference for interface designers. Humbling in a useful way.

Good for

  • Filling a coffee break properly
  • Giving your brain a workout
  • Chasing a better score
  • Looking at something lovely
  • A quiet break at your desk
  • Trying it with zero commitment

X-Rite Hue Test: quick answers

Is X-Rite Hue Test free?

Yes. X-Rite Hue Test is free to use and needs no account.

Do I need an account to use X-Rite Hue Test?

No. You can use X-Rite Hue Test without signing up for anything.

Does X-Rite Hue Test work on a phone?

Not well. We file X-Rite Hue Test as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.

Is X-Rite Hue Test safe for work?

Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.

How long does X-Rite Hue Test take?

We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.

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