The Munker-White illusion

The Munker-White illusion involves how our perception of a color is influenced by the background and neighboring colors. When two shapes with the same color are placed against different colored backgrounds, they can appear to be different shades. This happens because our visual system interprets the surrounding colors and contrasts, leading us to perceive the identical colors as contrasting or varying. Essentially, the illusion demonstrates how context and surrounding hues can alter our perception of color, highlighting the complex ways our brain interprets visual information beyond just the raw sensory input.