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- Understand the Viewer:
- Consider how the human visual system perceives colors.
- Be aware of potential issues that certain color choices may cause.
- Environment Matters:
- Take into account the viewing environment where the display will be used.
- Different lighting conditions can affect color perception.
- User’s Task Matters:
- Understand the task the user will perform on the display.
- Tailor colors to support the user’s objectives and improve task efficiency.
- Purposeful Color Coding:
- When dealing with different screen components, color-code them to direct attention.
- For instance, use distinct colors for separate parts of the screen to focus attention on each.
- Status Indicators:
- Color-code information based on different status types.
- This helps users quickly identify the status of specific information.
- Facilitate Searching:
- If users need to search for specific information, color-code categories or qualities for better contrast.
- This aids in quickly locating desired information on the screen.
- Sequence Identification:
- Use color to identify sequences or ordered information.
- This is helpful when information follows a specific order or needs to be viewed sequentially.
- Visual Grouping:
- In crowded displays, use color to visually group related information.
- This improves the overall organization and clarity of the displayed content.
- Redundant Screen Code:
- Use color as a redundant code to reinforce information.
- This redundancy aids in better comprehension and ensures critical details are conveyed effectively.
