Colour, contrast and perception. Design guidance for internal built environments

Publication Year

2004

Document Status

Current

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.

Document 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

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