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Deutan Color Blindness

Deuteranomaly and deuteranopia - the most common forms of red-green color vision deficiency, affecting the green cone.

Deutans' color vision is shifted towards the red end of the spectrum resulting in a reduction in sensitivity to the green area of the spectrum. Unlike protanomaly the intensity of colors is unchanged. This is the most common form of color blindness, making up about 6% of the male population. The deuteranomalous person is considered "green weak". For example, in the evening, dark green cars appear to be black to deuteranomalous people.

Normal Color Vision

Normal - Hot Air Balloons

Deutan Color Vision

Deutan - Hot Air Balloons

Notice how the reds, oranges and greens look similar and less vivid.

Normal Color Vision

Normal - Colored Pencils

Deutan Color Vision

Deutan - Colored Pencils

Notice how the red, orange, yellow and green pencils look more alike.

Normal Color Vision

Normal - Paint Cans

Deutan Color Vision

Deutan - Paint Cans

Notice how the red and green cans become hard to tell apart.