Data Visualisation·Data Visualisation essentials

Colour

Colour should carry meaning, not decoration.

Beginner 10 min read Lesson 3 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Use one accent for emphasis.
  • Check contrast.
  • Do not rely on colour alone.

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Colour should carry meaning, not decoration.

  • Use one accent for emphasis.
  • Check contrast.
  • Do not rely on colour alone.
colour.pyPython
colors = ['#2f74c0', '#2f74c0', '#e4472b']
plt.bar(courses, minutes, color=colors)
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