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• Show magnitude or intensity using gradual color transitions
• Darker = more, lighter = less (or vice versa)

• Used when data has a meaningful midpoint (often 50% or zero)
• Two contrasting colors extend from neutral center

• Assign distinct colors to different groups or categories
• Each category gets its own unique color for clear differentiation

• Use color to draw attention to specific data points
• Often combined with other visual emphasis (line width, size)

• Colors signal warnings, notifications, or urgent information
• Red/orange/yellow for alerts (like car dashboard lights)