Colour

Question 1

what are the pros of including colour in a map

Answer 1

• clarifies
  simplifies
  attracts attention
  leads the eye
  enhances perceptibility

Question 2

what are the cons to adding colour to a map

Answer 2

cost
scientific journals
figure ground considerations
crisp clean
pattern fills
reproduction

Question 3

colours have connected meanings, what does blue or red represent?

Answer 3

Blue- coldness, depression, truth, purity, depth
red- action, life, blood, heat, passion, danger, excitement

Question 4

what is figure ground again?

Answer 4

the ability to separate elements based on contrast

Question 5

what are three aspects of colour

Answer 5

Hue, Value, Chroma

Question 6

what is Hue

Answer 6

refers to the actual colour or colour type

Question 7

what is value

Answer 7

lightness or brightness

Question 8

what is chroma

Answer 8

intensity, saturation, or purity