How to play Color Match
- A color name appears, painted in a different color.
- Tap the button for the ink color, ignoring what the word says.
- You have 30 seconds. Every mistake costs 3 seconds.
- After 10 correct answers in a row, every answer is worth double.
Tips to beat your high score
- Slightly blur your vision: you see the color before you read the word.
- Don’t go faster than you can: the 3-second penalty hurts.
- Focus on the first letter of the word, where the color stands out most.
Medals
Earn medals by reaching these scores: 🥉 20 points · 🥈 30 · 🥇 40. Every medal also gives you XP to rank up.
Why is Color Match so addictive?
Reading is so automatic that your brain has to hold itself back to win. That inner tug-of-war is exactly what makes it so challenging, and so much fun to share.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stroop effect?
It is the delay we experience when the name of a color is printed in a different ink color. Reading the word interferes with naming the color.
Is this a real Stroop test?
It is a game based on the Stroop task, designed for fun and practice, not a clinical assessment.
How do I get double points?
Answer 10 in a row correctly. From then on, every correct answer counts twice until you make a mistake.