As a normally sighted person, sometimes it's hard to imagine what your work is going to look like to a color blind eye. And yet, this can make a tremendous impact. It is important to understand that color blindness does not equate seeing in black and white. That is monochromacy, which is extremely rare. In fact, color blindness typically refers to a reduced ability to distinguish between shades of certain colors — most commonly reds and greens; less commonly, blues and yellows.

As designers and product owners, we have the power and responsibility to make sure that everyone has access to what we create regardless of ability, context or situation. It's crucial that our designs are legible and easy to navigate for all users.