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A Study on the Use of Color Contrast for Map-making

  • Journal of the Korean Cartographic Association
  • Abbr : JKCA
  • 2011, 11(1), pp.1-11
  • Publisher : The Korean Cartographic Association
  • Research Area : Social Science > Geography > Geography in general > Cartography

JUNG,IN-CHUL 1

1부산대학교

Candidate

ABSTRACT

Color is a very important visual variable for map-making, and perceptions of colors of map symbols are affected by surrounding colors. So color contrast is the basis of a good color communication. Maps without color contrast are difficult to read and to interpret. The purpose of this paper is to consider the use of color contrast in map-making. For this, firstly, we examined the effects of color use in map making and its semiosis. Secondly, the definition and typology of color contrast by Itten are considered in liaison with cartographic application. Thirdly, for application, the methods for appropriate hue selection and color schemes are explored. Finally, future directions for the creative color map-making are discussed.

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