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Color Blindness Simulator

See any image the way someone with color vision deficiency would — 8 types, instant, entirely on-device.

Drag & drop an image, or

Currently showing a built-in demo scene

Normal vision

Baseline

The image as originally uploaded, with no simulation applied.

How it works

Upload an image

Drag & drop your own, or start with the built-in demo scene.

Pick a vision type

Choose from 8 types of color vision deficiency, or compare all at once.

Compare & download

See the simulated result instantly and save it if you need it.

Designing for color blindness

  • Don't rely on color alone — pair it with icons, patterns, or text labels.
  • Avoid red/green as the only way to distinguish chart lines or statuses — try blue/orange instead.
  • Check contrast between colors, not just that they look different to you.
  • Test your own designs with a simulator like this one before shipping them.

Frequently asked questions

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No — all processing happens directly in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image is never sent anywhere, which also means it works offline once the page has loaded.

What's the difference between '-anopia' and '-anomaly'?

"-anopia" means a type of color-sensing cone is completely absent (e.g. protanopia = no red cones). "-anomaly" means that cone type is present but shifted, causing a milder version of the same confusion.

How accurate is this simulation?

It uses widely-used published approximation matrices for each condition. It's a good general representation, but individual experiences of color vision deficiency vary — this is an educational tool, not a diagnostic one.

Can color blindness be corrected or cured?

There's no cure for inherited color vision deficiency. Some tinted glasses and apps can help certain people distinguish colors more easily, but they don't restore normal color vision.

Why does deuteranomaly show up so much more than the others?

It's genuinely the most common color vision deficiency — inherited color blindness is far more common in men, since the genes involved are on the X chromosome.