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SEDB-G01 Making Effective Use of Color

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Version 1:Making Effective Use of Color

Tools for Selecting Effective Color Schemes

Color Brewer 2.0

Web-based tool for selecting appropriate color schemes based on your data type: qualitative (also called categorical), sequential, and diverging. Includes options for color-blind safe schemes.

Coblis A color blindness simulator

Websites

Colblindor Site for learning more about color-blindness. Includes tests and tools for checking designs (Coblis)
Perceptual Edge Stephen Few’s website on tools and techniques for visual business intelligence.

Detailed Information for Selecting Effective Color Schemes

Stephen Few'sPractical Rules for Using Color in Chartsis an excellent summary of how to use color effectively and how to avoid common mistakes with color display.

A. Light & P.J Bartlein'sThe end of the rainbow? Color schemes for improved data graphics.美国地球物理联盟Eos,交易。85:40 (2004): 385-391.

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