2.06 Color Blindness

A percentage of the population has a varying degree of color blindness. Some people can not distinguish between various shades of red versus green or blue versus yellow. Accommodating this genetic condition is simple.

Seven example scenarios of a problem waiting to happen:

1.                   Using red and green "sticky notes" to show plaintiff versus defendant or privileged versus confidential;

2.                   Using red and green slip-sheets, to show plaintiff blow-backs versus defendant blow-backs;

3.                   Using red and green media labels, such as a light green background with light red letters;

4.                   Using red and green highlighters on the same paper;

5.                   Videotaping a red object with a green background, such as a red dress;

6.                   If you have a green paper notepad with blank ink and red edits;

7.                   If you have a trial exhibit that uses red versus green to show important distinctions;

This requirement is very simple. When selecting color, avoid red/green or blue/yellow combinations. One never knows when a juror will be color blind. Litigators may present red/green graphs to highlight key relationships. Certain deponents and jurors just won't see the difference.

To learn more about color blindness, please visit:

·         http://colorvisiontesting.com/ or

·         http://www.toledo-bend.com/colorblind/aboutCB.html