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Meaning shown by color alone

If green means available and red means sold out — and that's the only difference — colorblind guests see two identical options.

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Meaning shown by color alone

What it actually is

Green means available, red means sold out — and that's the only difference.

Who it shuts out

People with color blindness — about 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women (Colour Blind Awareness) — can't tell your red from your green. Without a word or a symbol alongside the color, the two options look identical to them.

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