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The misuse of colour in science communication

Nature Communications · 28 October 2020

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Summary

Explains how non-uniform colour maps such as the rainbow scheme distort data and exclude readers with colour-vision deficiency. It argues for scientifically derived, perceptually uniform colour maps and points authors and journals to readily available alternatives.

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Crameri F, Shephard GE, Heron PJ. The misuse of colour in science communication. Nature Communications. 2020;11(1):5444. doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19160-7

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