I came across this article that discusses human ability to identify different musical tones (just as we do colours) Just as with other abilities we all differ in this one too. But can improve with practice, over time.
Summary: Frequency follow response (FFR) is a strong predictor of a person’s ability to recognize and name musical notes, and may be an accurate metric for understanding a person’s ability to recognize sounds. FFR may not be a fixed trait and can be improved over time.
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Summary: Frequency follow response (FFR) is a strong predictor of a person’s ability to recognize and name musical notes, and may be an accurate metric for understanding a person’s ability to recognize sounds. FFR may not be a fixed trait and can be improved over time.
Read the article here:

Why Can’t We Identify Music Notes as Well as Colors? Pitch Perfect Study Provides Answers - Neuroscience News
Frequency follow response (FFR) is a strong predictor of a person's ability to recognize and name musical notes, and may be an accurate metric for understanding a person's ability to recognize sounds. FFR may not be a fixed trait and can be improved over time.
