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Colorblind Simulator

Check your designs with the Colorblind Simulator. Upload an image to preview protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia and monochrome vision.

Simulate color vision

Upload an image to preview four types of color vision deficiency.

Upload an image or pick a color to start.
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How the simulation works

Each pixel's RGB values are multiplied by a color-vision-deficiency matrix, a standard approximation used in accessibility research. Protanopia and deuteranopia shift red-green perception, tritanopia shifts blue-yellow, and achromatopsia removes color entirely. The image is downscaled for speed, so large photos simulate in seconds.

Using it for design checks

Upload screenshots, charts or infographics to see whether meaning survives without full color. If two colors become identical under deuteranopia, add labels, patterns or brightness differences so the information is not color-only.

Colorblind Simulator FAQs

Is the simulation medically exact?
No. Real color blindness varies per person; the matrices are widely used approximations for screening designs, not diagnosis.
Which deficiency is most common?
Red-green types (protanopia, deuteranopia) affect about 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women. Blue-yellow and total color blindness are rare.
Can I test a single brand color?
Yes. Use the color picker to see exactly how one hex color shifts under each simulation.
Are my images uploaded?
No. The image is drawn to a canvas and processed pixel by pixel in your browser.
Why does the preview look small?
Images are downscaled for fast simulation. The relative color shifts are identical at any size.
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