2011
DOI: 10.1002/wics.146
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Color theory and design

Abstract: In this article, we discuss color theory and design with emphasis on use in statistical, scientific, and data visualization. Color theory is inextricably linked to the physiology of the human visual system, and color design is similarly inextricably linked to human perception. We discuss color perception in the human visual system. We then quantify color perception in terms of the Munsell System and the International Commission on Illumination (CIE) color space. We continue to discuss color design with a persp… Show more

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“…This relaxed state of mind can lead to better concentration and focus, reducing the likelihood of making errors due to distractions or stress. Moreover, green is located in the middle of the visible light spectrum, making it easier on the eyes compared to colors at the extreme ends of the spectrum, such as red or blue (Wegman and Said, 2011 ). Prolonged exposure to colors such as red can cause eye strain, which may contribute to errors.…”
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“…This relaxed state of mind can lead to better concentration and focus, reducing the likelihood of making errors due to distractions or stress. Moreover, green is located in the middle of the visible light spectrum, making it easier on the eyes compared to colors at the extreme ends of the spectrum, such as red or blue (Wegman and Said, 2011 ). Prolonged exposure to colors such as red can cause eye strain, which may contribute to errors.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This result indicates that the data points for the red were less spread and more tightly clustered around the mean compared to the blue condition, e.g., the data for the red had less dispersion relative to the mean compared to the data for the blue condition. Red is often associated with alertness and attention (Wegman and Said, 2011 ). It can stimulate the central nervous system and increase alertness (Figueiro et al, 2009 ).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The use of color for this purpose is less effective because it strongly depends on a possibility of recognizing and distinguishing colors by the reader (a difficult task for color blind people) or equipment quality (monitor, printer, projector) (e.g. Few, 2006;Zeileis et al, 2009;Wegman and Said, 2011). According to many researchers, using both color and type of points provides the highest distinguishability especially for a large number of observations and groups (e.g.…”
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“…Red and cyan are complimentary colors and in an additive color system, they add to white. In contrast, red and green add to yellow in an additive color system, hence give an overall yellowish cast to the 3D image . Examples of the 1950s era 3D comic books are hard to come by because they are highly collectible and consequently expensive.…”
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