How many times have you seen a dashboard that looks like an accident in a paint shop? Color is one of the most tempting things to play with when building a dashboard. It feels productive, and it seems like you're adding value by making things colorful. But get this: unnecessary color does not add value.

You should be able to justify every single color on your dashboard: why did you choose any specific color, and what does it communicate to your user? If you can't answer that question, remove the color.

Keep in mind that 8% of males have color-vision deficiency (CVD): choose palettes that work well universally. This means avoiding reds and greens, or at least choosing reds/greens that can be seen by people with CVD. To dive deeper, review Tableau's best practices for color.

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