Colors for data visualization

1. What are the best colors for data visualization?
2. How many colors are there in data visualization?
3. What are the 4 color themes?

What are the best colors for data visualization?

When you're trying to highlight something important, such as data relevant to a particular county or zip code, a bright or saturated color can help it stand out. You may choose to use gray for less-important variables and a deep red or orange for the most important variable, for example.

How many colors are there in data visualization?

While the use of different colors can help distinguish between different data points, a chart should at most comprise of 6–8 distinct color categories for each of those to be readily distinguishable.

What are the 4 color themes?

The four main types of color schemes are monochromatic, two-color, three-color, and four-color. A monochromatic color scheme uses one color in varying tints and shades. Complementary colors are two colors that are opposite one another on the color wheel, creating high contrast.