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Here
are some design
guidelines to maximize the power of signs.
Readability
Be
sure your lettering is large enough to
read from a distance.
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Reading
Distance
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Letter
Height
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100
ft.
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1.75"
to 2" or above
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200
ft.
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3.5"
and above
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400
ft.
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7"
and above
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600
ft.
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10.5"
and above
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800
ft.
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14"
and above
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1000
ft.
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17"
and above
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1300
ft.
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22"
and above
|
high
color contrast
A
high color contrast factor will improve
legibility. Here are the best combinations,
ranked in order of legibility from a distance.
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Best
Combinations
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Black
on yellow
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Black
on white
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Yellow
on black
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White
on black
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Blue
on white
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White
on blue
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Blue
on yellow
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Yellow
on blue
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Green
on white
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White
on green
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Red
on White
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White
on red
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Red
on yellow
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Yellow
on Red
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Color
Combination Effects
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Contrast
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Vibration
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Low
Visibility
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Hign
Visibility
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