As it turns out, colourblind audience members are not the only ones who struggle with colour perception! Research shows that retina cells progressively lose sensitivity with age, causing colours to become less bright and contrasts, less noticeable. In particular, blue colours can easily appear faded or “washed out”. Are you mindful of how the colours you use in your materials are perceived by ageing members in your audience?
Denis Boudreau – www.inklusiv.ca
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