The colors that are used to code information on a display can be chosen so that the information can be located rapidly. However, it is not easy to choose the best colors without the aid of a method. In this paper a method for choosing high-contrast display colors is discussed, refinements and variations of the method are suggested, and possible uses are mentioned.
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