Unlike dog color blindness, cats see tones of blue, green and red but in less rich intensity than humans
Less Vibrant Hues
Cats require brighter light to distinguish color from shape and movement, only seeing saturated shades in optimal conditions.
Gradual Color Perception
With potential four cone cell types to humans' three, some suspect cats also identify ultraviolet light unseen by people!
Possible Tetrachromacy
Since cats evolved as hunters, their vision prioritizes detecting motion over color when spotting prey.
Focus on Movement First
Extra rods in cats' eyes support stronger night vision but may deduct some vibrancy from daylight color perception.
Maximizing Dim Light Vision
Info from cats' cone cells transfers sluggishly to brains, delaying color recognition as a result.
Slower Signals to Brain
Studies show some cats spend more time gazing at certain colors and shades, suggesting personalized color affinity.
Personal Color Preference