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Helpful Hints #2

Helpful Hints #2. Madeline Brozen UP206a. Color ramps and data classification. Categorical data – distinctive colors Numerical data – color ramps. Categorical data – land use. Numerical data – percentages, etc.

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Helpful Hints #2

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  1. Helpful Hints #2 Madeline Brozen UP206a

  2. Color ramps and data classification • Categorical data – distinctive colors • Numerical data – color ramps

  3. Categorical data – land use

  4. Numerical data – percentages, etc. Red is a good color to have for the largest value. From the example here, the highest density areas “pop” out of the map in red

  5. Numerical – color ramps: lightest to darkest This legend is not a good example. It’s always best to have largest #s at the bottom.

  6. Careful…bad examples

  7. Color brewer

  8. CAVEAT! • The following tip should be used wisely. • Do not get yourself over your head. • This class is about learning ArcGIS – not illustrator

  9. If annotations don’t work, or you want more control • Export your files to Illustrator Using AI or PDF

  10. Helpful links • http://personal.uncc.edu/lagaro/cwg/color/color_symbol.html • Color brewer http://colorbrewer2.org/

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