Does Everyone See Colors Differently?

For years people have been arguing about colors and the idea that people do not always see them the same as another would. This can be concerning if you are trying to design a specific style but everyone is seeing colors a little differently! In order to solve this mystery there have been a variety of studies completed to see how people report seeing colors. 

In these studies researchers found that although they tested a variety if different ethnicities almost all reported the same colors in very similar ways. This argued the theory that language determines perception. However, researchers also ruled that environment can also effect how an individual might perceive a slightly different shade. For example, If you lived on Mars the color red would not be nearly as brilliant as it appears to us now due to the amount of exposure we would have to that color. 

Older individuals of about 70 or so will begin to see colors differently than they had in their earlier years as their lens begins to yellow. This will cause the world will start to have a ginger tint to it. When choosing colors for these individuals focus on blues and purples as they are able to distinguish from these most. Saturated and rich colors will be seen best and large amounts of lighting will also help to enhance color perception. 

Lastly, clients who experience certain color disorders need specific color choices in order to receive the most from their environment. Typically designers are requested to stray away from reds and greens and use caution when using purples or violets as they can be hard to distinguish from in this case. 

When choosing your colors there should be a variety of considerations that will allow for an individual to get the most from their choices; however, generally speaking, their color choices will be seen very similarly to everyone. So no need to fret about choosing colors that won't look as good to someone else as it does to you, your home will look as amazing as it does to you as it does for someone else!