Rare diseases · Sign or symptom

Anomalous trichromacy

HP:0011519

What it means

Individuals with anomalous trichromacy possess three types of cones, but one of the three types of cones has an abnormal spectral sensitivity compared to normal cones.

Because the spectral sensitivities of individuals with anomalous trichromacy are shifted compared to normal, they mix the primary colors in different proportions.

Part of the broader category

Anomalous trichromacy

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This page uses the Human Phenotype Ontology (2026-06-23) — Human Phenotype Ontology Consortium, hpo.jax.org. Disease associations from Orphanet (INSERM), CC BY 4.0. Content is educational and is not medical advice.