In the graphics settings, my colour-blind mode is switched off. As a result, my health bar is green.
However, when I watch YouTube videos of streamers playing, almost all of their health bars are yellow. I mucked around with the graphics settings and discovered that I can recreate that colour by switching on colour blind mode.
My question is:
Is there a reason for making the HP bar yellow instead of leaving it as green by default?
Best Answer
To reiterate what has been said in the comments, but in an answer, at least two possible reasons:
1. Colorblind viewers
Some viewers will most likely be colorblind, especially with popular streamers who consistantly get thousands of viewers. Having the setting enabled makes the stream 'compatible' with their sight so that they can watch the stream.
2. Contrast
Colorblind mode adds some contrast to the colors, making things more distinguishable, which is very useful, especially in teamfights etc. Also, this is nicer for the viewers as it will make the stream easier to watch from a distance or in a smaller area of their screen, as they may be lounging back in their chair or not have the stream fullscreen.