Contrary to popular belief, not all blind people see complete darkness. Most blind people have some level of vision, and what they can see depends on their level of vision and symptoms. Some may only see light, while others may see blurry shapes, figures, or colors. People with total blindness have no light perception (NLP) . However, it is impossible to describe what they see in terms of color, as they may never have seen it before. Some people with no light perception still report seeing flashes of light. Blind people may perceive visual stimuli differently and use tools such as large or bold text, color contrast, and brighter lighting to see more accurately.

In summary, what blind people see varies from person to person and depends on their level of vision and symptoms. Some may see light, while others may see blurry shapes, figures, or colors. People with total blindness have no light perception.