MapTools
CARTOColors
vs
D3 (d3-geo)

CARTOColors: Color schemes designed for maps by CARTO. D3 (d3-geo): Map projections and SVG maps for custom data graphics.

CARTOColorsD3 (d3-geo)
CategoryCartography & Map DesignMap Libraries & SDKs
Pricing modelFreeOpen source
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesYes
Software licenceCC-BY-3.0ISC
API——
PlatformsWebJavaScript
Made by——
Commercial useCheck termsAllowed
Export / print imagesCheck termsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsAllowed
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CARTOColors features

  • Sequential, diverging, qualitative
  • Open licence
  • HEX values
CARTOColors alternatives

D3 (d3-geo) features

  • Many map projections
  • SVG and canvas rendering
  • TopoJSON support
  • Full design control
D3 (d3-geo) alternatives

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