Tetrachromacy: Where Four Is Not Only a Number

Welcome to Tetrachromacy, the condition where four colors are better than one. Here, you'll find an array of articles, each exploring one of the many facets of this fascinating phenomenon.

What Is Tetrachromacy?

Tetrachromacy is a rare genetic disorder where one in 12,000 people possess four types of cones in their eyes, allowing them to see a wider range of colors. It's like having a superpower, but also kinda like having a really annoying roommate.

Learn more about Quadrichromacy, the even more rare cousin of Tetrachromacy But first, let's explore Dichromacy, the condition where you can only see two colors

And don't even get us started on Monochromacy, where everything is just a shade of grey. Check it out, if you dare

Tetrachromacy in Popular Culture

Tetrachromacy has inspired a wide range of artistic endeavors, from The Color of Tetrachromacy, a novel by the great author, John Doe, to Tetrachromacy: The Musical, a Broadway hit that's been running for 5 years now. Who knew seeing 30 different hues of blue could be so captivating?

See some stunning examples of Quadrichromacy in art Join us in some fun color experiments