Color converters
Color-Blindness Palette Preview
Preview a HEX palette under common color-vision deficiencies. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Your result will appear here.
What this tool does
About the Color-Blindness Palette Preview
Preview a HEX palette under common color-vision deficiencies. It helps translate a color between design and development notations while keeping the underlying appearance as close as the target model allows.
It helps translate a color between design and development notations while keeping the underlying appearance as close as the target model allows.
How to use it
- Enter one color per line in the input pane. Use the example button if you want to see the expected syntax.
- Review the input for the structure shown in the example. Then select “Simulate palette.”
- Inspect the result for warnings or structural differences, then copy it into the destination system.
Practical example
Start with a known input
Try this sample input: #E63946 #2A9D8F #457B9D Select “Simulate palette” and compare the result with the source before using it elsewhere.
What to know about the result
- Supports RGB/HSL, alpha HEX, and space/slash CSS syntax. HEX alpha is rounded to 8 bits. Contrast composites foreground over background and translucent backgrounds over white; wide-gamut profiles are not supported.
- This is an approximate simulation. Transparent colors are composited on white before simulation.
- Processing happens in this browser. Your entered text and selected files are not sent to FormatCalc for conversion.
Common questions
Using the Color-Blindness Palette Preview
Is the Color-Blindness Palette Preview free to use?
Yes. FormatCalc's Color-Blindness Palette Preview is free to use with no account required.
Is my data private when I use the Color-Blindness Palette Preview?
Yes. This tool processes your input locally in your browser. FormatCalc does not upload or store what you enter.
How do I use the Color-Blindness Palette Preview?
Paste or type your input, select any available options, and choose Simulate palette. You can then copy the result.
What should I check before using the result?
Supports RGB/HSL, alpha HEX, and space/slash CSS syntax. HEX alpha is rounded to 8 bits. Contrast composites foreground over background and translucent backgrounds over white; wide-gamut profiles are not supported. This is an approximate simulation. Transparent colors are composited on white before simulation. Processing happens in this browser. Your entered text and selected files are not sent to FormatCalc for conversion.