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Design: Color
Quantitative vs. Qualitative
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Colors should be...
Logical
: follow cultural norms and intuitive norms.
Distinguishable
: gradients and hues should be clear.
Accessible
: be aware of common color blindness combos.
Necessary
: all visual cues should reflect information in your data.
Resources
Color Brewer
Tool for selecting color schemes for maps.
Rules for Using Color in Visualizations
A general guideline for how to use color in visualizations.
Color Picker for Data
Coblis: Color-Blindness Simulator
Play around with the sample picture or upload your own image to test for problems that people with color blindness may have.
CU Denver Disability Resources and Services
MSU Denver Access Center - Student Disability Support Services
Community College of Denver Accessibility Center
Color Blindness
Colors by Culture
Source:
LifeHack: Color Meanings from Around the World
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