Colour blind art

Red-green colour blindness is a genetic condition, affecting genes on the X chromosome that code for light receptors in the eye.

From street signs to our national flags, colors are an integral part of society. But for colorblind individuals, this can cause serious challenges.

What do people with color blindness actually see? We asked a few people to share the unique way they look at their world.

Colour-blind focuse on vision

Demonstration, using Coloured Pencils, showing 4 types of Color Blindness: Tritanopia, Protanopia, Deuteranomelia & Total Colour Blindness.

Ever wondered what life looks like through the eyes of somebody with color blindness? Then check out these pictures to see for yourself. You'll never look at the world in the same way again!

Narcotics Anonymous rainbow eye

Do we see colors differently from person to person? Do this simple experiment. Close one eye and look at a colorful scene. Then close the other eye and open the one that was closed formerly. Look for differences in color perception. You may well be surprised. Color blind people can be proven to see differently with a simple color blindness test.

Understanding Color Blindness: A Guide to Accessible Design :: Crux Collaborative