Color Blindness Simulator

See how people with different types of color blindness perceive your colors

Simulate how colors look for people with different types of color blindness. This tool helps you verify if your color combinations are accessible.

Original Color

Introduce un color (ej: rojo, azul, #FF0000)

#FF0000

Simulation

Color simulado:

Información sobre Tipos de Daltonismo

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Protanopia

Dificultad para distinguir entre rojo y verde, con tendencia a ver los rojos más oscuros.

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Deuteranopia

Dificultad para distinguir entre rojo y verde, sin cambio significativo en el brillo.

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Tritanopia

Dificultad para distinguir entre azul y amarillo.

Acromatopsia

Incapacidad total para ver colores, solo ve en escala de grises.

How it works

Color blindness affects approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women. Designing with these conditions in mind is essential for accessibility.

Types of Color Blindness

Protanopia (Red Blindness)

Difficulty distinguishing reds and greens. Reds appear darker.

Deuteranopia (Green Blindness)

Most common type. Confusion between reds, greens and browns.

Tritanopia (Blue Blindness)

Rare. Difficulty distinguishing blues and yellows.

Achromatopsia

Very rare. Grayscale vision only.

💡 Practical Use Cases

Case 1: Data chart with colors

Your chart uses red #EF4444 and green #22C55E for success/error.

→ Problem: Both look brown/olive to deuteranopes
→ Solution: Add icons ✓/✗ or use blue/orange instead

Case 2: Heat map

Your map uses red-yellow-green gradient to indicate values.

→ Accessible alternative: Use blue-white-orange gradient
→ Or add numeric labels on each cell

Case 3: Form with validation

Invalid fields only have a red border.

→ Improvement: Add error icon + descriptive text
→ Don't rely on color alone to communicate state

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make my design colorblind-friendly?
Don't use color alone to convey information. Add icons, patterns or text. Ensure good contrast and avoid problematic combinations like red/green.
What color combinations should I avoid?
Red/green, green/brown, blue/purple, green/blue. Use this tool to verify your palettes.
Is color blindness the same as color blindness?
Color blindness is a type of color vision deficiency. Total color blindness (achromatopsia) is very rare.