Did you know you’ve got a built-in superpower? Right now, your eyes can distinguish around 10 million colors—that's right, 10 million! From the deep blues of a twilight sky to the bright yellows of a sunflower, your eyes can pick up on a stunning spectrum of hues.

But how does this colorful magic work? It all comes down to the cones in your eyes. You’ve got three types of these tiny photoreceptor cells, each designed to detect different ranges of light—red, green, and blue. The incredible part? These cones work together to blend the light they detect, allowing your brain to create millions of color combinations from just those three primary inputs.

Thanks to these tiny cells, you can see subtle shifts in shades, from the perfect shade of green on a summer leaf to the striking reds of a sunset. What’s even cooler is that while most people can see around 10 million colors, some rare individuals have an extra type of cone, allowing them to see up to 100 million colors!

So next time you’re admiring the beauty of a rainbow or the vibrant colors in a painting, remember—you’re using your built-in superpower to take it all in!