Colour, contrast and perception. Design guidance for internal built environments
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Conducts a study into how contrast could be established when using colours frequently used in everyday environments, and how different adjacent colours had to be in terms of chromaticity, saturation and/or hue in order for a difference to be discerned between them by fully sighted people and most visually impaired people. Location within a building where contrast would have the greatest benefits is considered. Relates the philosophy behind design procedures and decisions to meet the objectives.
History
First published 1997, revised 2004. The Research Group for Inclusive Environments is part of the University of Reading. This document is no longer available from the original publisher therefore its status is unconfirmed.
ISBN
9780704912083
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Accessibility
- Provision for disabled people
Publisher History
The Research Group for Inclusive Environments was originally established in 1993 to manage research contracts related to accessibility within environments.
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