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Color Blindness Simulator

Free online color blindness simulator. See how colors appear to people with protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia.

Protanopia
Red-blind (no red cones)
~1% of males
#3b82f6 → #5a5ada
Deuteranopia
Green-blind (no green cones)
~1% of males
#3b82f6 → #5650d3
Tritanopia
Blue-blind (no blue cones)
~0.003% of population
#3b82f6 → #3fc4bf
Achromatopsia
Complete color blindness (monochromacy)
~0.003% of population
#3b82f6 → #7a7a7a

Left swatch: original color. Right swatch: simulated appearance.

Simulations are approximations. Real perception varies between individuals.

What is it?

Color Blindness Simulator is a free online tool that runs entirely in your browser. Free online color blindness simulator. See how colors appear to people with protanopia, deuteranopia, and tritanopia. No data is sent to any server — all processing happens locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy and security. Whether you're a developer, designer, student, or professional, this tool saves you time by providing instant results without requiring any software installation or account creation.

How to use

Using Color Blindness Simulator is straightforward. Simply enter or paste your data in the input field, configure any available options, and click the action button to process. The result appears instantly in the output area. You can copy the result to your clipboard with one click. If you need to start over, just clear the input and try again. The tool accepts a wide range of inputs and handles edge cases gracefully.

When to use

Color Blindness Simulator is useful in many everyday scenarios. Developers use it during coding sessions to quickly process data without leaving the browser. It's also perfect for one-off tasks where installing a dedicated application would be overkill. Students and learners find it helpful for understanding how the underlying process works. Since it's web-based, you can use it from any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — without any setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Color Blindness Simulator free to use?▾
Yes, Color Blindness Simulator is completely free with no usage limits, no account required, and no ads that block functionality. All features are available immediately.
Is my data safe when using Color Blindness Simulator?▾
Absolutely. All processing happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device and is never sent to any external server. You can verify this by checking your browser's network tab.
Does Color Blindness Simulator work on mobile devices?▾
Yes, the tool is fully responsive and works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on any device — desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
Do I need to install anything to use Color Blindness Simulator?▾
No installation is needed. Color Blindness Simulator runs entirely in your web browser. Just open the page and start using it immediately. There's no signup, no download, and no browser extension required.

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