color-blind
Seeing only grays
Color-blind describes the inability to distinguish certain colors, most commonly red and green.
The condition is usually inherited and more prevalent in men.
Figuratively, color-blind means disregarding race or skin color: a color-blind society, color-blind hiring practices.
Critics argue that claiming to be color-blind can ignore real racial inequities.
Also spelled colourblind (British) or colorblind.
Inability to perceive green
- protanopiaInability to see red
- daltonismDefective color perception
- red-greenTwo-hue vision deficiency
- blue-yellowTwo complementary primaries
inherited · congenital · genetic · deficiency · screening · diagnosis · retina
Tonal range, black to white
- monochromeSingle-color rendering
- huelessLacking any coloration
- achromaticLacking visible hue
- desaturatedReduced in color intensity
muted · neutral · indistinguishable · confusing · misidentification · traffic-lights · contrast · brightness
Free from prejudice
- impartialShowing no preference
- neutralNot favoring any side
- fairImpartial and unbiased
- equitableJust and unbiased
non-discriminatory · objective · unprejudiced · egalitarian · meritocratic · indifferent
Ease of approach
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- inclusiveCovering all members
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
symbols · palettes · simulation · UI · infographics · mapping · signage · wayfinding
deuteranopia
Inability to perceive green
- protanopiaInability to see red
- daltonismDefective color perception
- red-greenTwo-hue vision deficiency
blue-yellow · inherited · congenital · genetic · deficiency · screening · diagnosis · retina
grayscale
Tonal range, black to white
- monochromeSingle-color rendering
- huelessLacking any coloration
- achromaticLacking visible hue
desaturated · muted · neutral · indistinguishable · confusing · misidentification · traffic-lights · contrast · brightness · luminance
unbiased
Free from prejudice
equitable · non-discriminatory · objective · unprejudiced · egalitarian · meritocratic · indifferent
accessibility
Ease of approach
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
- inclusiveCovering all members
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
labels · symbols · palettes · simulation · UI · infographics · mapping · signage · wayfinding
color-blinddiscriminatory
Showing unfair distinction
prejudiced · racist · biased · bigoted · multicultural