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Color Blind Filters Experience

Anonymous
2025-03-15T07:37:19+00:00

I'm not complaining nor is there a bug. I just recently had an experience with the color-blind filters. I have deuteranopia (green weak). So, I use the filters, I think theyre great. Recent I was showing a friend in discord some images and it turns out I was seeing the wrong colors. It was this image of mercy. The image on the right is without the filter and the left is when I had the filter on.
filters no filters
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Now, I first thought ok thats my fault for turning up the saturation and power on the filter. Then I remembered, I dont know what pink is supposed to look like.
In windows settings I see

Then i turn it on and hit reset to the default intensity and color boost and I get this:

These reds look great to me but they also turn Mercys outfit from pink to red. Which is untrue to reality. And I can't use anything as a reference because I do not know if I am seeing the color as it truly is.

I understand this is a very hard problem to solve if even solvable at all. Im not seeking a direct solution, I just thought I should bring it to someones attention because it's a bit heartbreaking knowing you have been looking at the wrong world forever due to the color filter. Maybe if there was a way we could adjust the sliders not using our eyes. Like you can tell the end user when they have moved the slider outside of the color range. Like you do when we try to select a color for windows taskbar thats too dark?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-04-10T16:43:40+00:00

    Hello Eleven, Welcome to the Microsoft Community! I understand how realizing these differences in color could be unsettling, and your idea for guided slider adjustments is an insightful approach to improving these filters. There's no need to worry; I understand, and we can collaborate to address this issue effectively.It’s an important perspective that highlights a real challenge with color perception and accessibility tools. Windows' color-blind filters are designed to help users distinguish colors more easily, but as you've discovered, they can sometimes alter colors in a way that doesn’t reflect reality. Since you’re unable to rely on your own vision to fine-tune the filters, a feature that provides guidance while adjusting sliders—similar to how Windows warns users when selecting overly dark colors for the taskbar—could be incredibly useful. Microsoft could also refine how filters adjust colors to maintain accuracy while still helping color-blind users distinguish between hues. While this is a complex issue, submitting feedback via the Feedback Hub (Win + F) would be a great way to bring attention to it, as Microsoft actively reviews accessibility suggestions. Your insight is valuable, and bringing awareness to this could lead to meaningful improvements for many users. These steps should help resolve your issue. If I've misunderstood your situation, please feel free to clarify, and I’ll adjust my recommendations accordingly.

    We’re here to help, so don’t hesitate to reach out with further questions or updates.

    Best wishes,Jassi2607 | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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