Are cones in the retina of the eye photoreceptors sensitive to color?

Cones in the retina are indeed photoreceptors that are sensitive to color. They are one of the two main types of photoreceptor cells in the human eye, the other being rods. Cones are concentrated in the fovea, the central part of the retina, and are responsible for daylight vision and color perception. There are three types of cones, each sensitive to different wavelengths of light corresponding to the colors red, green, and blue. This allows for the perception of a wide range of colors through the combination of signals from these cones. In contrast, rods are more sensitive to low light levels but do not provide color information, making cones essential for color vision especially in bright lighting conditions.