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Color Blindness Simulator

See how your images appear to people with color vision deficiency

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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP

Types of Color Blindness

Protanopia

Cannot perceive red light. Red appears dark, and red-green distinctions are lost.

~1% of males

Deuteranopia

Cannot perceive green light. The most common form of red-green color blindness.

~5% of males

Tritanopia

Cannot perceive blue light. Blue-yellow distinctions are affected. Very rare.

~0.01% of population

Achromatopsia

Total color blindness. Only shades of gray are visible. Extremely rare.

~0.003% of population

About Color Blindness Simulator

This tool helps designers and developers check how their visuals appear to people with color vision deficiency. About 8% of men and 0.5% of women worldwide have some form of color blindness. Using this simulator ensures your designs are accessible to everyone.

How It Works

We apply color transformation matrices to each pixel of your image using HTML5 Canvas. These matrices simulate how each type of color blindness affects color perception. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of color blindness does this simulate?
Protanopia (no red), Deuteranopia (no green), Tritanopia (no blue), and Achromatopsia (total color blindness).
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your images never leave your device.
Why is this tool useful?
About 8% of men have some form of color blindness. This helps designers ensure their work is accessible to everyone.