Newborns are often thought to see only in black and white, but this is a misconception. In fact, even while in the womb, they can differentiate between light and dark. Initially, their vision lacks clarity, and they favor high-contrast colors as their cones develop. As they grow, they begin to recognize bright colors like red, yellow, and blue. By the time they reach six months, their color vision is nearly as developed as that of adults, allowing them to better explore their colorful environment and become more engaged with their surroundings.
While infants' vision is initially limited, they can distinguish between light and dark even in the womb, debunking the myth that they only see in black and white.
In the early weeks, newborns prefer high-contrast colors as their developing cones struggle to detect subtle shades, making bold patterns stimulating for their sight.
By around 6 months, babies’ color vision improves significantly, allowing them to perceive colors similarly to adults, increasing their interest in their vibrant surroundings.
The evolution of color perception in babies begins with their ability to recognize black and white, transitioning to bright primary colors as their vision matures.
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