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Colours for sizes: a recommended ergonomic colour code.

E C Poulton1

  • 1Medical Research Council, Applied Psychology Unit, Cambridge.

Applied Ergonomics
|December 1, 1975
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A proposed ergonomic color code suggests red for largest and white for smallest sizes. Intermediate sizes could follow a rainbow color order for intuitive size representation.

Area of Science:

  • Ergonomics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Color Theory

Background:

  • Effective size communication is crucial for user experience and safety.
  • Current color coding systems for sizes lack standardization and intuitive design.
  • Understanding user perception of color-size relationships is essential for ergonomic design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate intuitive color associations for representing different sizes.
  • To propose an ergonomic color code for size indication based on user perception.
  • To establish a standardized and easily understandable color system for size representation.

Main Methods:

  • A simple investigation was conducted to gather data on color-size perception.
  • Participants were implicitly or explicitly asked about their color preferences for various sizes.

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  • Analysis focused on identifying consistent color-size associations.

    • Main Results:

    • Red is perceived as the most suitable color for the largest size.
    • White is suggested as the most appropriate color for the smallest size.
    • Intermediate sizes could be intuitively represented by colors arranged in a rainbow spectrum (e.g., ROYGBIV).

    Conclusions:

    • An ergonomic color code for sizes should align with common color-size perceptions.
    • The proposed color system (Red-largest, White-smallest, rainbow-intermediate) offers an intuitive approach to size indication.
    • Implementing this color code can enhance usability and reduce errors in size selection across various applications.