Color Blind Test
Take our comprehensive online color blind test using Ishihara plates. This interactive color blind quiz includes 30 plates to help assess your color vision. Remember, this is for educational purposes only and not a medical diagnosis.
About Color Blindness
What is Color Blindness?
Color blindness (color vision deficiency) is a condition where people have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors. It's more common than you might think - affecting approximately 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women worldwide.
The most common types are red-green color blindness (protanopia and deuteranopia) and blue-yellow color blindness (tritanopia). Complete color blindness (monochromacy) is very rare. Our color blind quiz helps identify these different types of color vision deficiencies.
How the Ishihara Test Works
The Ishihara test uses circular images made up of colored dots. Numbers or shapes are embedded within these dots using colors that people with normal vision can distinguish, but those with color vision deficiencies cannot.
Each plate is designed to test different aspects of color vision, with varying levels of difficulty. The color blind quiz helps identify both the presence and type of color vision deficiency.
This color blind quiz will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete
Frequently Asked Questions
What is color blindness?
Color blindness (color vision deficiency) is a condition where people have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors. The most common types are red-green color blindness (protanopia and deuteranopia) and blue-yellow color blindness (tritanopia).
How accurate is this online color blind test?
This online color blind quiz uses Ishihara plates and can help identify potential color vision issues, but it's not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis. For accurate diagnosis, consult an eye care professional.
What are Ishihara plates?
Ishihara plates are circular images made up of colored dots that contain numbers or shapes visible to people with normal color vision but difficult or impossible to see for those with color vision deficiencies.
How common is color blindness?
Color blindness affects approximately 1 in 12 men (8%) and 1 in 200 women (0.5%) worldwide. It's more common in males because the genes for color vision are located on the X chromosome.
Can color blindness be cured?
There is currently no cure for inherited color blindness. However, some acquired forms may be treatable depending on the underlying cause. Color vision aids and apps can help people with color blindness in daily life.
What should I do if I fail the color blind test?
If you have difficulty with the color blind quiz, schedule an appointment with an eye care professional for a comprehensive color vision assessment. They can provide an accurate diagnosis and discuss management strategies.