Affiliation:
1. Undertone.design Bern Switzerland
2. Department of Geosciences, Centre for Planetary Habitability University of Oslo Norway
3. Research School of Earth Sciences Australian National University Canberra Australia
4. Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences University of Toronto Scarborough Toronto Canada
Abstract
AbstractIn a scientific context, a suitable color choice is more than simple decoration. Color handling, as part of scientific visualization, is a scientific methodology that is one of the most widely used, given the importance of figures and images in conveying results. Yet, an expert‐level understanding and application of proper scientific coloring is rare. Here, a concise overview of important color tools is provided and complemented by ready‐to‐apply resources for using color in science research, publishing, communication, tool development, editing, and teaching. This overview offers a guide to spot problems, master the methodology, and support accessible and accurate use of color for science figures in both short and long terms. © 2024 The Author(s). Current Protocols published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
Funder
Norges Forskningsråd
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada