As I prepare for my SQL PASS 2009 presentation "Solving the Bill of Materials Problem", I'm trying to make sure I use colors that are visible to people with colorblindness. I've found two tools to help accomplish this. Colorlab available at
http://colorlab.wickline.org/colorblind/colorlab/ renders the standard web color palette as seen by people with various color vision deficiencies. Vischeck
http://www.vischeck.com/vischeck/vischeckImage.php allows you to upload your own images (e.g., PowerPoint presentation, screen capture of SSMS) and see how they'd appear to people with any of three different types of color vision deficiency. My goal is to have SSMS configured so as many people as possible can easily see the code.
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About John Paul Cook
John Paul Cook is both a Registered Nurse and a Microsoft SQL Server MVP experienced in Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle database application design, development, and implementation. He has spoken at many conferences including Microsoft TechEd and the SQL PASS Summit. He has worked in oil and gas, financial, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Experienced in systems integration and workflow analysis, John is passionate about combining his IT experience with his nursing background to solve difficult problems in healthcare. He sees opportunities in using business intelligence to satisfy healthcare meaningful use requirements and improve patient outcomes. Contributing author to
SQL Server MVP Deep Dives and
SQL Server MVP Deep Dives Volume 2.