Moray

The Moray effect is a visual phenomenon where a single color appears differently depending on the background or surrounding colors. For example, a gray band may look lighter when placed on a dark background and darker on a light background. This occurs because our eyes and brain interpret colors based on the context, leading to variations in perceived brightness and hue. The effect highlights how our perception of color is influenced by contrast and surrounding visual information, demonstrating the complex ways our visual system interprets what we see rather than just reflecting the physical properties of the colors themselves.