Colour Flashcards
1
Q
what are the pros of including colour in a map
A
- clarifies
simplifies
attracts attention
leads the eye
enhances perceptibility
2
Q
what are the cons to adding colour to a map
A
cost
scientific journals
figure ground considerations
crisp clean
pattern fills
reproduction
3
Q
colours have connected meanings, what does blue or red represent?
A
Blue- coldness, depression, truth, purity, depth
red- action, life, blood, heat, passion, danger, excitement
4
Q
what is figure ground again?
A
the ability to separate elements based on contrast
5
Q
what are three aspects of colour
A
Hue, Value, Chroma
6
Q
what is Hue
A
refers to the actual colour or colour type
7
Q
what is value
A
lightness or brightness
8
Q
what is chroma
A
intensity, saturation, or purity
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