Accessibility - A Colour & Contrast Guide

Whilst the selection of colours can enhance both the way a building looks and works, careful colour selection can particularly improve the ability of visually impaired people to move around a building more easily.

This section of our site provides design guidance on how to create aesthetic colour schemes that meet the current recommended standards and legal obligations imposed by the Disability Discrimination Act and the British Standards and Building Regulations without compromising on design freedom, creativity or innovation.

In short, it will help designers to use colour and contrast to the maximum effect in enhancing spatial awareness and allowing easier identification of key building features without sacrificing the building's aesthetic appeal. It is highly recommended for buildings which are open to the general public.

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