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Section 1.9: Using Color to Convey Meaning
Rule 1: Include
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This example only has color conveying meaning. If Dan was colorblind for red and green colors, how would he have known if he made the team?  |
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In this table, all three sections are accurately labeled. Now all readers will be able to tell what each section means and their color.  |
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Make Sure Your Content Can be Read with Multiple Indicators
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In this pie chart, we only have lines to point out which sport belongs to each section. For people who have visual disabilities, they may struggle seeing the line. Another thing to note, is the percentage labels are light gray, so they have a very low color contrast ratio.  |
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