Cats can see colors, but not as vividly or broadly as humans. Their color vision is limited and tends to be dominated by blues and yellows, with greens and reds appearing more muted or indistinguishable. Key points
- Color range: Blue and yellow hues are most easily perceived; greens and reds are harder to distinguish, often appearing as muted or grayish tones.
- Cone types: Cats have two primary types of color-detecting cones (dichromatic vision) instead of three, which reduces color discrimination compared with humans.
- Overall perception: In practice, a blue toy or a yellow object will stand out to a cat, while red objects may blend into the background. Cats rely more on brightness, contrast, and movement than on a full color spectrum.
If you’d like, I can summarize findings from reputable sources or tailor recommendations (e.g., toy colors) for your cat.
