What is ColorBrewer?
ColorBrewer by Cynthia Brewer helps you choose sequential, diverging and qualitative color schemes for maps, with options for colorblind safety, print and photocopy.
Free
ColorBrewer
Proven color schemes for thematic maps
Key features
- Sequential, diverging, qualitative schemes
- Colorblind-safe filter
- Export HEX, RGB, CMYK
Pricing
- Model
- Free
- Starts at
- Free
- Free tier
- Free to use
Prices change often. Check the official pricing page before you buy.
Licensing & map usage
We have not reviewed this tool's usage terms yet. Check the provider's terms before using map images commercially. How map licensing works.
Summary only, not legal advice. The provider's current terms always apply.
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