Is 12 a good color vision score?
A 12 color vision score lands squarely in the Fast tier — meaningfully above the typical adult. You are in the top quartile of test-takers and ahead of most people on their first attempt. 12 is the canonical Fast threshold for color vision score performance. Against the standard benchmarks, your 12 score is 2 points past the Elite cutoff (14), exactly at the Fast cutoff (12), and 2 points ahead of the Average cutoff (10). The neighboring indexed buckets are 10 (Average) and 14 (Elite). Take the Color Blind Test to see how your live performance compares.
Where 12 falls
- Your score
- 12
- Tier
- Fast
- Elite threshold
- 14
- Fast threshold
- 12
- Average threshold
- 10
Frequently asked questions
Is 12 a good color vision score?
Yes — 12 is in the Fast tier, comfortably above the average band (10). Most untrained adults would not hit this on a typical attempt.
How does 12 compare to the average?
The Average threshold on the Color Blind Test is 10. Your 12 is in the Fast band relative to that. Elite performers cross 14; Fast performers cross 12.
How can someone push past 12?
Consistent practice — same environment, same time of day, same input device — is the biggest lever. Take the Color Blind Test a few times per week, sleep well, and watch how your score drifts toward the Fast (12) and Elite (14) thresholds over a few weeks.