Can cats see colors and what can they see?

Yes, cats can see colors, but not in the same way that humans do. Cats have dichromatic vision, which means they can only distinguish between two colors: blue and yellow. They are unable to see red, green, or orange.

This is because cats have a different type of photoreceptor in their eyes than humans do. Humans have three types of photoreceptors, called cones, which are sensitive to different colors of light. Cats only have two types of cones, which means they can only see a limited range of colors.

In addition to blue and yellow, cats can also see some shades of gray. They can also see ultraviolet light, which is invisible to humans. This is why cats can sometimes see things that we can't.

Here is a table that shows the colors that cats can and cannot see:

Color | Cats can see | Humans can see

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Red | No | Yes

Green | No | Yes

Blue | Yes | Yes

Yellow | Yes | Yes

Orange | No | Yes

Purple | No | Yes

Brown | No | Yes

Pink | No | Yes

Gray | Yes | Yes

Ultraviolet light | Yes | No

As you can see, cats can see a limited range of colors compared to humans. However, they are still able to see the world in a rich and vibrant way.