The Influence of Colour on the Perception of Cartographic
Visualizations

D 2015

The Influence of Colour on the Perception of Cartographic Visualizations

ŠTĚRBA, Zbyněk and Jan D. BLÁHA

Basic information

Original name

The Influence of Colour on the Perception of Cartographic Visualizations

Authors

ŠTĚRBA, Zbyněk and Jan D. BLÁHA

Edition

Tokyo, AIC 2015 Color and Image, p. 533-538, 6 pp. 2015

Publisher

Color Science Association of Japan

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Stať ve sborníku

Field of Study

Earth magnetism, geodesy, geography

Country of publisher

Japan

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Publication form

storage medium (CD, DVD, flash disk)

Organization unit

Faculty of Science

Keywords in English

Colour Map Contrast Itten

Abstract

V originále

The contribution provides an overview of the ways colour is used in cartographic visualizations and how it affects perception of these visualizations. Colour is generally considered as the most important graphic variable for expressing spatial information in cartographic visualizations. Through appropriate use of colours, the content of a map can be significantly accentuated, which enhances its legibility and comprehensibility profoundly. Appropriate use of colours is a very important factor in many cartographic applications, such as emergency management tools, in which cartographic visualization helps to transfer the required information effectively. A well-chosen colour scheme with appropriate contrasts is the best way to depict the overall character of an area or a phenomenon. The present paper describes the most significant approaches to colour use in cartography, which can be of immense help when communicating information to map users.

Links

EE2.3.30.0037, research and development project

Name: Zaměstnáním nejlepších mladých vědců k rozvoji mezinárodní spolupráce

Citovat

ŠTĚRBA, Zbyněk and Jan D. BLÁHA. The Influence of Colour on the Perception of Cartographic Visualizations. In Hirohisa Yaguchi et al. AIC 2015 Color and Image. Tokyo: Color Science Association of Japan, 2015, p. 533-538.

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ŠTĚRBA, Zbyněk and Jan D. BLÁHA. The Influence of Colour on the Perception of Cartographic Visualizations. In Hirohisa Yaguchi et al. \textit{AIC 2015 Color and Image}. Tokyo: Color Science Association of Japan, 2015, p.~533-538.

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