On social media, many viewers were baffled after an optical illusion revealed a hidden number, but everyone gave different answers.
An optical illusion has divided the internet, with people seeing different numbers in the same image.
The illusion features a black-and-white swirl with numbers hidden in the center.
Some viewers can see a full sequence, while others struggle to spot more than one digit.
Opticial illusion left viewers confuse
On social media, a user who goes by @benonwine shared an optical illusion revealing a hidden number on X, leaving viewers baffled
An optical illusion showed that the swirling design of the image makes it difficult to see the numbers clearly.
At first glance, many only spot one number, if any. Upon closer inspection, more digits appear, sparking a debate about what’s truly hidden in the illusion.
What number do people see in the illusion?
In the comment selection, different users report seeing different numbers.
One person claims to see the full sequence: 3452839. Others see variations like 1528 or 45283.
The discrepancies have led to discussions across social media platforms, with some seeking answers through technology like Google Lens.
One person said: I saw 15283 hubby saw 45283
A second wrote: 3452839 the edges of the spiral make the numbers harder to see than the middle of the spiral which is over looked as you subconsciously think your seeing all the visible numbers already there for your not looking for the rest which are on the Verry far side.
While a third commented: 45283 and there are still something prior 4 and after 3
Another added: 45283 and there are still something prior 4 and after 3
Someone else said: 45283 , dotted colors for blind test is difficult.
Can technology help solve the optical illusion?
To settle the debate, one user tried using Google Lens to identify the hidden numbers.
After processing the image, they concluded that the sequence is 3452839, though they noted that one digit (the number 3) was difficult to detect.
While, some users have offered tips to help others see more numbers in the illusion. Adjusting the distance from the image can make it easier to spot the hidden digits. Additionally, a person’s contrast sensitivity may impact their ability to discern the numbers, especially in low-light conditions.
The optical illusion with hidden numbers continues to spark online debate.
Which number do you see in this optical illusion