Chroma (developed by Ubisoft) is a one-stop solution for detecting color blindness-related issues in games. It replicates Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia filters over the game screen, helping users flag accessibility concerns in real-time.
Publisher’s description
What is Chroma?
Chroma by Ubisoft is open-source Windows software. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (ubisoft/Chroma) has 956 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Chroma (developed by Ubisoft) is a one-stop solution for detecting color blindness-related issues in games. It replicates Protanopia, Deuteranopia, and Tritanopia filters over the game screen, helping users flag accessibility concerns in real-time.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Chroma is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Chroma safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C70B4B7767A1201A4963C4226006FCB576EB3050C95F73CE696789D8BDA43CE8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source V1.0Latest | November 21, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ubisoft.Chroma -escoop install main/chromaChroma_setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install chromaInformation
- Publisher
- Ubisoft
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ubisoft/Chroma
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- Open Source V1.0
- Released
- November 21, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 18, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 956
- GitHub forks
- 21
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Ubisoft.Chroma
- Scoop package
- main/chroma
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chroma free?
Yes. Chroma is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Chroma safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Chroma with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Chroma be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Chroma run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Chroma without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
