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[shoptilyadropagain]

I've been partially color blind my whole life.  I have trouble distinguishing greens/browns and blues/purples.

[FLgardener]

Navy and black are okay together, as others have said here. Also, these are two tricky colors to discern sometimes. I have trouble when I sew, making sure I have the correct color thread with navy and black. I really have to look closely in bright light to be sure.

I wonder why the OP's friend would even ask such a question. I think it was rude.

[Miranda1550]

@jlkz

You gave me some great answers, the part about the cataract

really helped me.  I understand the light at home, but being outside, and not noticing really upset me.  When my mother was alive I labeled her clothes.  Now it is my turn.

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[Miranda1550]

Thank you to all the ladies who responded to me.  Such caring, knowledgeable , women.   Great suggestions........................

[feline groovy]

Some navys are so dark they appear to be black.

I definitely prefer the ones that are true blue in tone.

I find the best light by the window, if that helps any. 

[shoekitty]

Yes it has happened to me!!  I used to navy and black shoes in the same style.  Two times I went running out with one black shoe, one navy shoe.  LOL!  Wasn't til I was outside walking around did I notice.  Okay, since we are fessing up, I went out last year with 2 different sandles  Hahaha

[tuscaloosa]

I am definitely a female and I am color blind. I did not know until I took a test for a job. The problem is with light colors - the same as my father. 

[luvdoodles]

If you are concerned you should go see an eye doctor. Once I left for work with two different shoes on. One black, one navy. Just laughed it off along with everyone else. Worked all day like that.

[hennypenny]

Do schedule an appointment with an opthamologist. 

Before my cataract surgery I had trouble telling the colors of some cars. Now  all is good.

My sister was very color blind all her life. 

[masque]

This thread reminds me of a 'debate' about a dress.

Some see white and gold. Others see blue and black. There's no middle ground. The Great Dress Debate of 2015 began when a woman posted a picture of the polarizing garment to Tumblr and asked for help in identifying its colors.Feb 27, 2015

What color is this dress? - CNN.com