What Color Genomics does
Color (formerly Color Genomics) provides clinical-grade genetic testing often through employer-sponsored health programs. Their tests cover hereditary cancer risk, cardiovascular conditions, and pharmacogenomics. They also offer a population health platform for organizations.
Key features
- Clinical-grade genetic testing
- Hereditary cancer risk panels
- Cardiovascular condition testing
- Pharmacogenomics
- Employer-sponsored health programs
- Genetic counseling included
- Population health platform for organizations
Health analysis: how they differ
Color primarily works through employer and health system partnerships, making direct consumer access less straightforward. You can't upload raw data from other providers. Their focus is clinical risk screening for specific conditions rather than broad genetic health exploration. Individual purchasing outside an employer program may be limited.
Your DNA Unlocked takes a different approach: transparent clinical databases (ClinVar with 341,000+ classified variants, PharmGKB for drug-gene interactions), detailed pharmacogenomics (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, CYP3A4, CYP1A2), methylation pathway analysis (MTHFR, COMT, MTRR), and a structured health protocol with specific recommendations.
The bottom line
Color provides clinical genetic screening, often through employers. Your DNA Unlocked offers comprehensive consumer health analysis from existing raw data, covering categories (methylation, nutrigenomics, lifestyle) that clinical panels don't address.
Who should use which
Choose Color Genomics if:
- Your employer offers Color as a benefit
- You want clinical-grade cancer or cardiovascular genetic screening
- You want testing with built-in genetic counseling
Choose Your DNA Unlocked if:
- You already have raw DNA data and want deep health analysis
- You want detailed pharmacogenomics (how your genes affect medication response)
- You want comprehensive disease risk screening against ClinVar
- You want an actionable health protocol with supplement, diet, and monitoring guidance
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Color Genomics to use Your DNA Unlocked?
No. Your DNA Unlocked accepts raw data from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and other major testing companies. You need a raw data file from some provider, but it doesn't have to be Color Genomics.
Can I use both?
In many cases, yes. If Color Genomics generates raw data you can download, you can upload it to Your DNA Unlocked for additional health analysis. The services can complement each other.
What if I already have data from a different company?
Your DNA Unlocked works with raw data from 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and other major providers. You don't need to switch to or buy from Color Genomics.