uses of color
1. Formatting a Screen:
a. Relating or tying elements into groupings: –
Purpose: Color helps visually connect related items.
Example: Use the same color for buttons and their corresponding labels.
b. Breaking apart separate groupings of information: –
Purpose: Color creates visual distinctions between different sections.
Example: Use different background colors for distinct content areas.
c. Associating widely separated information on the screen: –
Purpose: Color links related information that may be physically distant.
Example: Use a consistent color for headers or labels across the screen.
d. Highlighting important information:
Purpose: Color draws attention to crucial details. –
Example: Use a contrasting color for key information or error messages.
2. Visual Code for Identification:
a. Identifying screen components: –
Purpose: Color helps recognize different parts of the interface.
Example: Buttons in one color, input fields in another.
b. Representing the logical structure: –
Purpose: Color signifies the flow or hierarchy of information.
Example: Use different colors for main steps and sub-steps in a process.
c. Highlighting sources of information: –
Purpose: Color indicates the origin or category of data.
Example: Use distinct colors for user-generated content and system-generated content.
d. Showing the status of information: –
Purpose: Color communicates the state of data (e.g., active, completed, or pending).
Example: Use red for errors, green for success messages.
3. Other Uses:
a. Realistically portraying natural objects: –
Purpose: Color contributes to a lifelike representation of elements.
Example: Use natural colors for images of plants, animals, etc.
b. Increasing screen appeal: –
Purpose: Color enhances the overall visual experience.
Example: Use a pleasing color scheme for a more attractive interface.