Chromatophobia

/ˌkroʊmətəˈfoʊbiə/ noun

Definition

An irrational fear or aversion to colors; an anxiety or phobic reaction to color stimuli.

Etymology

From Greek 'chroma' (color) + 'phobos' (fear). A psychological term for color-related phobias, rare but occasionally documented.

Kelly Says

While chromatophobia is extremely rare, it's the opposite of chromatophilia, and studying both extremes reveals how deeply our brains are wired to respond to color—sometimes so wired that it breaks down completely.

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