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What is phobia color?

Published in Color Phobia 1 min read

A phobia of color is known as chromophobia (also known as chromatophobia).

Understanding Chromophobia

Chromophobia, derived from the Greek words "chromos" (color) and "phobos" (fear), describes the fear of colors. People with chromophobia may experience anxiety or fear related to specific colors or colors in general. It's important to note that phobias of individual colors also have their own names. For example:

  • Cyanophobia: Fear of blue.
  • Xanthophobia: Fear of yellow.

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