The Function of Color in Data Viz: A Simple (but Complete) Guide | by Weronika Gawarska-Tywonek | Aug, 2022
Graph by the authorUSE COLOR MEANINGFULLYEverything you need to know to create vivid chartsColor plays a significant role in any design, and data visualization is no different. On top of setting the tone, it often impacts our perception. Consider the following example. Without reading the title, what would you think if you saw the chart on the left (the red one)? And what would you think if you saw the chart on the right (the blue one)?Gif by the author, based on Andy Cotgreave’s article . Source of the original…