The internet, including Lizzo, is very shaken over this Vans Old Skool sneaker photo because some people see grey and teal, and other people see pink and white. The Sneaker color test is back with a left brain vs right brain twist. Here's why people see pink and white and some see grey and teal.
Some people see the shoe as grey with green trim and laces, while others see it as pink with white trim and laces. SO, ARE THESE SHOES TEAL AND GREY, OR PINK AND WHITE? *Drum rolls* The shoes are actually pink and white. So, all of you who are viewing it as blue and teal, your eyes are deceiving you.
A Pantone color expert weighs in on the Vans sneaker color debate, which some say is gray and blue while others say it is white and pink. The sneaker's color can look teal because of lighting. Experts state that left-brained people often see grey and green, while right-brained individuals see pink and white.
The perceived colors change with lighting conditions. Most agree the sneakers appear pink and white in bright light, even though opinions differ. Sneaker Showdown! Are These Shoes Pink and White - or Teal and Grey? Conversation over a photo of a pair of women's sneakers posted back in 2017 erupted on social media again over the weekend.
Many, including Lizzo, are sharing photos with the sneaker stating, "Right and left brain dominant, if ur right brain is dominant, us will see combination of pink and white color, and if ur left brain is dominant, u will see it in grey and green color." This "pink or gray" sneaker originally made headlines in 2017, but has resurfaced and has lots of people confused all over again. So, what's. In some images - like "the sneaker " - a pink sneaker was illuminated with complementary - green - light to make it appear grey.
Context is missing, so people cannot apply color constancy mechanisms in the usual way. However, there are subtle cues - shoelaces are usually white, so the green light will render them green. The shoes are seen in two colors: pink with white accents or grey with mint green.
This is similar to the well-known "dress" debate, where opinions differ. Some people see grey and mint, while others see pink and white. Which colors do you perceive? For some viewers, the shoes look distinctly pink, while others insist they are gray.