In the world of color, nuance is everything. In Hued, the daily color puzzle of perceptual precision, scoring isn’t just about getting “close enough.” It’s about seeing the colorful world around you with accuracy.
The Algorithm Behind the Art of Scoring
Scoring in Hued is calculated using a blend of perceptual color difference (CIEDE2000, for those fluent in color science) and hue angle analysis. This is not a game of hex codes or RGB sliders. It’s an attempt to quantify what the human eye (and brain) can detect in the subtle dance between hue and saturation.
Hued Performance Rankings
Performance is categorized into seven tiers, each reflecting a distinct level of visual alignment.
🌈 Hue Master: 100% match
Perfection. A level of perception that borders on instinct.
👑 Color Genius: 95–99% match
A near-flawless match. Your perception is remarkably precise, with only the slightest variation separating your choice from the target color.
🟢 Brilliant Match: 85–94% match
Strong perceptual accuracy. A well-considered selection that reflects a keen eye, even if not perfect.
🔵 Solid Shade: 70–84% match
Respectable and assured. Your selection demonstrates reliable perception, though subtle nuances may have gone unnoticed.
🟡 Bright Effort: 50–69% match
A sincere attempt. The direction was clear, though the execution reveals a modest gap in precision.
🔴 Bold Attempt: 30–49% match
A decisive choice, though far from target. There’s value in committing, even when the result misses the mark.
⚫️ Color Blind: 0–29% match
A swing and a miss. We’ve all been there.
Why It Matters
Scoring in Hued is not a metric of failure or success in the traditional sense. It is a reflection of perception. In a world saturated with color, Hued offers the opportunity to consider a color’s precision.
A perfect match reflects uncommon accuracy, often the result of instinct and a deep familiarity with the colors that surround you. But even an imperfect guess holds value. It invites you to pause, reconsider, and look more closely.
Over time, playing Hued begins to change how you see. You start to notice the subtle differences between shades and tones. The pink of a flamingo no longer resembles the pink of bubblegum. Colors that once felt identical begin to live in separate categories. Your vocabulary expands. Your attention to detail sharpens.
The scoring tiers are best understood as milestones in an ongoing training of perception. Unlike most games, where speed and reflex dominate, Hued rewards patience, observation, and the ability to perceive the world with colorful clarity.
The Daily Color Puzzle