As a design professional I feel it is part of the job/culture to learn about, understand and enjoy the perception of color. In personal experience I have witnessed men and women who are either highly sensitive to color or almost oblivious to it.

To me it seems that gender genetics play a very small role in how we perceive color. Especially when training, environment and emotions are taken into account.

I believe it is likely that sociological and psychological influences on gender play a far greater role. Men are often subjected to ridicule for caring about color when women are rewarded. Rewards drive interest and actions. Repeated reward drives practice. And, as we are told repeatedly as we develop our skills… “practice makes perfect.”

Thanks for bringing this study to light.

Bob H