Color blindness simulator

About 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women have a color vision deficiency. Pick a type to see how this picture, or your own photo, looks to them.

How the simulator works

Each type of color blindness is modeled from how the eye's three cone types respond to light. The simulator converts every pixel into cone responses, removes or weakens the missing signal, and converts it back to color. The strength slider blends from a mild deficiency (anomalous trichromacy) to a complete one (dichromacy).

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Who it's for

Designers checking that charts, maps and interfaces work for color blind users. Parents, partners and teachers who want to understand what someone sees. And anyone who has just found out they're color blind and is curious how their view differs.

Frequently asked questions

What does color blindness look like?

It depends on the type. With red–green types, reds, oranges, yellows and greens shift toward similar mustard and brown tones. With tritanopia, blues and greens merge and yellows look pinkish. Complete color blindness (monochromacy) is very rare.

How can I make designs color blind friendly?

Don't rely on color alone: add labels, patterns or icons. Avoid pairing red with green, and check your design in a simulator.

More free eye tests

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If you have sudden vision loss, flashes, a curtain over your vision, eye pain or new double vision, get urgent care now.