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10 Mind Blowing Facts About Color Blindness You Don't Know

  • Writer: Amir Kosari
    Amir Kosari
  • Aug 12, 2020
  • 3 min read

Updated: Jun 12, 2024


FACT 1: 


MOST OF THE COLORBLIND PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THEY ARE COLORBLIND! 

We get many stories from people that they were always confused about colors, but never knew why. Later they took a colorblind test and found out that they are colorblind in late adulthood.



FACT 2:

"WHAT COLOR IS IT? ''


This question was ranked as the most 'Frustrating' question for people with color deficiency.

colorblind artist

FACT 3:

MANY PEOPLE WITH COLOR DEFICIENCY MEMORIZE THE COLORS OF HUNDREDS OF OBJECTS AND ITEMS AROUND THEM.

This helps them to avoid strange color-related conversations with others.  

Ex: wood is Brown, Sea is Blue, Leaves are Green, etc.

Colorblind problems


FACT 4:

MOST PEOPLE THINK THAT TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS FOR PEOPLE WITH COLOR VISION DEFICIENCY. WRONG!

Some bigger issues affect the daily life of people with color vision deficiency. Such as reading maps, matching outfits, and buying flowers. Traffic lights are not as much of an issue because of the placement of the lights.



FACT 5:

PEOPLE WITH COLOR VISION DEFICIENCY CANNOT SEE IF THEY HAVE SUNBURN OR SOMEONE IS BLUSHING.

They cannot see it in their skin, because most can't recognize the red color. They think that this is something that happens only in cartoons.



FACT 6:

MATCHING CLOTHES OR HOME DECOR CAN BE IMPOSSIBLE TASK FOR A COLORBLIND PERSON.

Match the tie with a shirt, or pants with shoes/ or choose a painting/carpet/curtains that match the furniture.



FACT 7:

CHOOSING A CAREER

The career options are limited for people with color vision deficiency.

Here a few examples: Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Artist, Pilot, Firefighter, Engineer, Doctor, Scientist, Navy, Driver, Police officer, Web Designer, Chef, and Makeup Artist.. And So Much More.

Colorblind designer


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FACT 8:

BULL IS COLOR BLIND

The matador's red cape doesn't need to be red to provoke the Bull. The red color hides splatters of blood from the audience during the final stabbing. So bulls don't show any aggressive behavior when it shows Red color. It's all about the movement of the cape and the bullfighter that makes the bulls so angry. Bulls have one of the most common types of Color Blindness - Red/Green = Deutan type.

colorblind animal


FACT 9:

COLORBLIND ISLAND: PINGELAP ISLAND

"There is a special place. Things look different here: the flowers exist only in one color in Light and Darker shades, not only the flowers but also the trees.. the ocean, rivers...your face...On this Island, the color doesn't exist"

The Island of Colorblind - 250 years ago only 20 people survived from catastrophic Typhoon in 1775. In Pingelap island people live with Achromatopsia (complete color blindness), which is believed to be the cause of the Typhoon.

10 Mind Blowing Facts About Color Blindness You Don't Know


FACT 10:

COLORBLIND PEOPLE MIGHT SEEM TO BE FUSSY EATER.

Many foods can portray an unappetizing appearance due to color. For example, peanut butter is green, and many vegetables can be viewed in a brownish unappetizing color. Many colorblind people smell their food before eating it.




DID YOU KNOW THAT A CAT'S VISION IS VERY SIMILAR TO A COLORBLIND PERSON?

These cute, furry, mysterious friends can only see shades of blue and green. All Reds and Pinks are confusing for them. Reds and Pinks may appear greener, and purple can look like another shade of Blue.

Cats are colorblind


A GUIDE TO COLOR VISION DEFICIENCY

TIPS & TRICKS FOR COLORBLIND PEOPLE


Learn more about color blindness (CVD)

 
 
 

142 Comments


finch
finch
a day ago

I'm a huge fan of using tools like wip kanban to help manage my workflow, especially when it comes to prioritizing tasks. It's crazy to think that many people with color vision deficiency have to rely on memorization to get by, like remembering that wood is brown and leaves are green. I'm so grateful for the resources available to help make life easier for those with color vision deficiency!

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finch
finch
Jan 08

I just learned that most colorblind people don't even know they're colorblind until later in life, which is crazy! I was reading about how they memorize colors of objects to avoid awkward conversations, and it reminded me of when I'm trying to calculate the right amount of concrete for a project - I use a Slab Calculator to get it just right. It's interesting to see how people adapt to their conditions, just like how I adapt to different construction projects.

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goselyhed
Jan 08

This guide offers practical, compassionate advice for supporting children with color vision deficiencies. Awareness https://allknight.com/ and education make a meaningful difference in daily life. allknight applauds content that empowers families, educators, and children through clarity, understanding, and actionable insight.

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goselyhed
Jan 08

This Colorblind Guide post provides valuable, practical advice for supporting children with color vision https://3yhealth.com/ deficiencies. At 3yhealth, education and awareness are core priorities, and content like this helps families create more inclusive, understanding environments for healthier development.

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