Choosing Colors for Bivariate Maps

Choosing Colors for Bivariate Maps

Bivariate maps show two phenomena simultaneously. A bivariate map can answer three types of questions, not just one. By using appropriate and intentioned colors, cartographers can focus attention on data and allow the map reader to answer the three questions more efficiently. This poster provides an overview of the theory and methods of bivariate color selection.


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