mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
Some, including some already linked, but it is not strong, same as evidence the other way. We could conclude clothing is almost irrelevant...
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In most cases, particularly in dark conditions, I don't think so. But it will depend on the background. There are cases where the background is so bright that it may blend in more than plain garb would.
Tribansman
Veteran
Not really evidence, but there may well be a complacency factor - e.g. if you're in hi viz and believe you can be more easily seen, you may exercise a little less caution or ride a little less defensively. In my experience, riding defensively at junctions and roundabouts and assuming drivers may well not give way is the single biggest thing you can do to keep yourself safe.
As has been said, being visible does absolutely nothing if drivers don't look.
The only evidence I’ve seen on high viz in relation to cycling is that those wearing hiviz have more accidents.