v8.3
April 19, 2026
GDPR compliance and better search ranking
- Privacy policy rewritten, full GDPR compliance
- Improved search engine visibility
- Optimized social media previews when shared
- Secured server-side infrastructure
Update Log The game's evolution, version after version
This log traces the main development steps of Nuance. It's not meant to be exhaustive, but to offer an overview of the choices, improvements, and new features that shape the game over time.
v8.2
April 19, 2026
Two ways to compose a color
- New RGB / S / L toggle in the game screen
- Choose between three RGB sliders (red, green, blue) or two saturation and lightness sliders — a more intuitive approach
- Your chosen mode is remembered for your next games
Think like a painter or like a developer, it's your call.
v8.1
April 18, 2026
Improved leaderboards and security
- Fixed the weekly and monthly leaderboards that didn't always show the right score
- Enhanced security on nickname display in rankings
v8.0
April 16, 2026
Round detail: understand your gaps
- New feature: tap a color square on your results screen to see the detailed round analysis
- Position of the target color and your pick on the color wheel, connected by a line
- Precise deviation on each channel with a textual comment ("Too much red", "Not enough blue", etc.)
- Available for both regular games and Daily Shades
v7.9
April 15, 2026
Loyalty and daily engagement
- The Daily Shades take a central place in the menu, with a streak counter
- Fire emoji to visualize your consecutive days
- Ability to install Nuance. as an app on your phone or computer
- Optional daily reminder (opt-in notifications)
- Personalized messages at the end of a game based on your progress
- Enhanced statistics: current tier, progression bar to the next level
- Color precision redesigned, easier to read
v7.8
April 15, 2026
Scoring explanation page and refined Expert mode
- New "Chroma Scoring" page accessible from statistics
- Full explanation of how your score is calculated, with an interactive graph
- Expert mode now at 2 seconds of memorization (instead of 3)
v7.7
April 15, 2026
Expert mode: for the sharpest eyes
- New Normal / Expert toggle on the menu
- Normal mode: 5 seconds to memorize each color
- Expert mode: much less time, for the keenest perceptions
- Separate leaderboards per difficulty
- Daily Shades remain in Normal mode to preserve fairness
v7.5 → v7.6
April 15, 2026
Nuance. now speaks two languages
- Complete interface in French and English
- Automatic detection based on your browser
- Discreet EN/FR toggle at the bottom of the menu
- All texts, share images, and messages are translated
"Nuance" is a French word. For English speakers, it evokes both color and subtlety. The final period reminds us that a nuance is a decision.
v7.4
April 6, 2026
The Daily Shades
- New "Daily Shades" mode: 5 identical colors for all players worldwide
- Renewed every day at midnight
- Dedicated daily leaderboard
- One attempt per day per player, for fair competition
v7.3
April 6, 2026
Challenge your friends
- New "Challenge a friend" feature on the results screen
- Create a unique challenge with a code to share
- Your friend takes on the challenge with the same colors as you
- Lifespan: 48 hours
- Polished sharing image for social media
- Challenge statistics in your profile (played, won, ratio)
v7.2
April 6, 2026
Exponential scoring and anonymous identity
- The Chroma score now uses an exponential curve: the last points are the hardest to earn
- Tier distribution: Beginner, Average, Good, Expert, Elite
- Unique anonymous identifier to distinguish homonyms in the leaderboard
- Required nickname (minimum two characters)
- Advanced leaderboard with Best / Average toggle
- New "Understanding the Chroma" section in statistics
v7.1
April 6, 2026
The Chroma and the global leaderboard
- Major shift: the score changes from /100 to Chroma /1000 with two decimals
- A more precise score that truly measures your perception
- New global leaderboard: all-time, monthly, weekly
- Top 50 with medals for the top three
- Your rank is highlighted in the list
v7.0
April 6, 2026
Google Analytics
- Anonymous Google Analytics integration to better understand game usage
- No nickname or personal data transmitted
- Updated privacy policy
v6.7
April 4, 2026
Nuance. identity takes shape
- Complete project overhaul on new foundations
- Nuanced dark background, EB Garamond typography, golden accent
- Moving color orbs on the menu, hidden during play
- Frame with a living golden border (6-color cycle)
- Version validated as a stable base
After an experimental alpha phase, the game was entirely rebuilt: five rounds, five seconds of memorization, free selection, no time pressure during the search.
Last updated: April 20, 2026