Named Colormaps#

Named colormaps supported by LookupTable, Plotter, and other plotting-related methods.

The colormaps on this page are from multiple packages:

The type of the colormap is indicated as:

Each colormap is also labeled as:

  • PU if it is perceptually uniform

  • NPU if it is not perceptually uniform

警告

Many of the matplotlib colormaps such as jet are not perceptually uniform and should be avoided where possible, since these colormaps can generate misleading visualizations. Colormaps from colorcet and cmocean are therefore generally recommended over those from matplotlib. See the misuse of colour in science communication and testing perceptual uniformity for more information.

Refer to the flowchart in the following dropdown for guidance on how to choose a colormap.

Guideline for choosing the right scientific colormap
https://media.springernature.com/full/springer-static/image/art%3A10.1038%2Fs41467-020-19160-7/MediaObjects/41467_2020_19160_Fig6_HTML.png

Figure from Crameri, F., Shephard, G.E., & Heron, P.J. (2020). The misuse of colour in science communication. Nature Communications, 11, 5444. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19160-7. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

注釈

Some colormap names such as gray and rainbow are duplicated across packages, but have slight variations in the mapped colors. Colormaps from colorcet have priority and are used first if available, followed by cmocean, followed by the stock colormaps from matplotlib.

注釈

Install PyVista with pyvista[colormaps] or pyvista[all] to also install the colorcet and cmocean packages.

参考

カラーマップの選択肢

Example using colormaps from different sources.

Named Colors

Similar reference for named colors.

Linear (Sequential)#

Colormaps that progress in a single direction, ideal for representing ordered data such as intensities or magnitudes.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC PU

gouldian

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_gouldian.png

cc LSC PU

bgy

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_bgy.png

cc LSC PU

bgyw

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_bgyw.png

cc LSC PU

kbgyw

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_kbgyw.png

cmo LSC PU

haline

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_haline.png

mpl LC PU

viridis

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_viridis.png

mpl LC PU

cividis

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_cividis.png

mpl LSC PU

cubehelix

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_cubehelix.png

cc LSC PU

bmw

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_bmw.png

cc LSC PU

bmy

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_bmy.png

cmo LSC PU

thermal

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_thermal.png

cc LSC PU

kbc

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_kbc.png

cc LSC PU

kb

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_kb.png

cc LSC PU

kgy

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_kgy.png

cc LSC PU

kg

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_kg.png

cc LSC PU

kr

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_kr.png

cc LSC PU

fire

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_fire.png

mpl LSC NPU

hot

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_hot.png

mpl LSC NPU

afmhot

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_afmhot.png

cmo LSC PU

solar

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_solar.png

mpl LSC NPU

gist_heat

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gist_heat.png

mpl LC PU

magma

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_magma.png

mpl LC PU

inferno

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_inferno.png

mpl LC PU

plasma

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_plasma.png

mpl LSC NPU

copper

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_copper.png

mpl LSC NPU

pink

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_pink.png

cmo LSC PU

ice

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_ice.png

cmo LSC PU

dense

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_dense.png

cmo LSC PU

matter

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_matter.png

cmo LSC PU

amp

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_amp.png

cmo LSC PU

turbid

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_turbid.png

cmo LSC PU

speed

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_speed.png

cmo LSC PU

algae

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_algae.png

cmo LSC PU

deep

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_deep.png

cmo LSC PU

tempo

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_tempo.png

cmo LSC PU

rain

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_rain.png

cc LSC PU

blues

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_blues.png

mpl LSC NPU

Blues

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Blues.png

mpl LSC NPU

BuGn

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_BuGn.png

mpl LSC NPU

BuPu

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_BuPu.png

mpl LSC NPU

GnBu

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_GnBu.png

mpl LSC NPU

Greens

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Greens.png

mpl LSC NPU

OrRd

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_OrRd.png

mpl LSC NPU

Oranges

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Oranges.png

mpl LSC NPU

PuBu

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_PuBu.png

mpl LSC NPU

PuBuGn

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_PuBuGn.png

mpl LSC NPU

PuRd

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_PuRd.png

mpl LSC NPU

Purples

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Purples.png

mpl LSC NPU

RdPu

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_RdPu.png

mpl LSC NPU

Reds

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Reds.png

mpl LSC NPU

YlGn

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_YlGn.png

mpl LSC NPU

YlGnBu

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_YlGnBu.png

mpl LSC NPU

YlOrBr

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_YlOrBr.png

mpl LSC NPU

YlOrRd

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_YlOrRd.png

mpl LSC NPU

Wistia

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Wistia.png

mpl LSC NPU

autumn

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_autumn.png

mpl LSC NPU

spring

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_spring.png

mpl LSC NPU

summer

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_summer.png

mpl LSC NPU

winter

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_winter.png

mpl LSC NPU

cool

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_cool.png

mpl LSC NPU

bone

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_bone.png

cc LSC PU

gray

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_gray.png

cmo LSC PU

gray

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_gray.png

mpl LSC NPU

gray

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gray.png

cc LSC PU

dimgray

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_dimgray.png

mpl LSC NPU

gist_gray

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gist_gray.png

mpl LSC NPU

gist_yarg

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gist_yarg.png

mpl LSC NPU

binary

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_binary.png

mpl LSC NPU

Grays

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Grays.png

cmo LSC PU

oxy

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_oxy.png

Diverging#

Colormaps with two contrasting colors diverging from a central midpoint, useful for highlighting deviation from a reference value.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC PU

bkr

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_bkr.png

mpl LC PU

berlin

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_berlin.png

mpl LC PU

vanimo

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_vanimo.png

cc LSC PU

bky

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_bky.png

mpl LC PU

managua

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_managua.png

cc LSC PU

bjy

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_bjy.png

cc LSC PU

bwy

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_bwy.png

cc LSC PU

cwr

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_cwr.png

cc LSC PU

gwv

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_gwv.png

cmo LSC PU

topo

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_topo.png

cmo LSC PU

delta

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_delta.png

cmo LSC PU

curl

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_curl.png

cmo LSC PU

diff

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_diff.png

cmo LSC PU

tarn

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_tarn.png

mpl LSC NPU

BrBG

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_BrBG.png

mpl LSC NPU

PuOr

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_PuOr.png

mpl LSC NPU

PRGn

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_PRGn.png

mpl LSC NPU

PiYG

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_PiYG.png

mpl LSC NPU

RdGy

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_RdGy.png

mpl LSC NPU

RdBu

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_RdBu.png

mpl LSC NPU

RdYlBu

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_RdYlBu.png

mpl LSC NPU

RdYlGn

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_RdYlGn.png

mpl LSC NPU

Spectral

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Spectral.png

cc LSC PU

coolwarm

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_coolwarm.png

mpl LSC NPU

coolwarm

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_coolwarm.png

mpl LSC NPU

bwr

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_bwr.png

mpl LSC NPU

seismic

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_seismic.png

cmo LSC PU

balance

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_balance.png

Cyclic#

Colormaps designed to wrap around smoothly, best for data that is inherently circular such as angles and phase.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC PU

cyclic_isoluminant

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_cyclic_isoluminant.png

cmo LSC PU

phase

../../_images/colormap_cmocean_phase.png

cc LSC NPU

colorwheel

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_colorwheel.png

mpl LSC NPU

hsv

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_hsv.png

mpl LC PU

twilight

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_twilight.png

mpl LC PU

twilight_shifted

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_twilight_shifted.png

Categorical (Qualitative)#

Colormaps using distinct colors for individual categories, suitable for labeling discrete classes or groups.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LC NPU

glasbey

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_glasbey.png

cc LC NPU

glasbey_bw

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_glasbey_bw.png

cc LC NPU

glasbey_cool

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_glasbey_cool.png

cc LC NPU

glasbey_warm

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_glasbey_warm.png

cc LC NPU

glasbey_dark

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_glasbey_dark.png

cc LC NPU

glasbey_light

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_glasbey_light.png

cc LC NPU

glasbey_category10

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_glasbey_category10.png

cc LC NPU

glasbey_hv

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_glasbey_hv.png

mpl LC NPU

Accent

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Accent.png

mpl LC NPU

Dark2

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Dark2.png

mpl LC NPU

Paired

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Paired.png

mpl LC NPU

Pastel1

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Pastel1.png

mpl LC NPU

Pastel2

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Pastel2.png

mpl LC NPU

Set1

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Set1.png

mpl LC NPU

Set2

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Set2.png

mpl LC NPU

Set3

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_Set3.png

mpl LC NPU

tab10

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_tab10.png

mpl LC NPU

tab20

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_tab20.png

mpl LC NPU

tab20b

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_tab20b.png

mpl LC NPU

tab20c

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_tab20c.png

その他#

Colormaps that don’t fit neatly into other categories, often used for artistic or specialized purposes.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC NPU

isolum

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_isolum.png

cc LSC NPU

rainbow4

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_rainbow4.png

cc LSC NPU

rainbow

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_rainbow.png

mpl LSC NPU

rainbow

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_rainbow.png

mpl LSC NPU

gist_rainbow

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gist_rainbow.png

mpl LSC NPU

jet

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_jet.png

mpl LC NPU

turbo

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_turbo.png

mpl LSC NPU

nipy_spectral

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_nipy_spectral.png

mpl LSC NPU

gist_ncar

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gist_ncar.png

mpl LSC NPU

CMRmap

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_CMRmap.png

mpl LSC NPU

brg

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_brg.png

mpl LSC NPU

gist_stern

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gist_stern.png

mpl LSC NPU

gnuplot

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gnuplot.png

mpl LSC NPU

gnuplot2

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gnuplot2.png

mpl LSC NPU

ocean

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_ocean.png

mpl LSC NPU

gist_earth

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_gist_earth.png

mpl LSC NPU

terrain

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_terrain.png

mpl LSC NPU

prism

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_prism.png

mpl LSC NPU

flag

../../_images/colormap_matplotlib_flag.png

CET Colormaps#

This section includes all colorcet colormaps that have a named CET alias (originally from the Center for Exploration Targeting).

Colormap names have the form:

CET_[prefix]{type}{number}[suffix]

Where the prefix and suffix are optional ([]) and the type and number are required ({}).

Prefix :

Indicates additional information about color perception.

  • CB: Colorblind—safe for red—green color vision deficiency (protanopia/deuteranopia)

  • CBT: Colorblind—safe for blue—yellow color vision deficiency (tritanopia)

Type :

The type of colormap.

  • C: Cyclic

  • D: Diverging

  • L: Linear

  • R: Rainbow

  • I: Isoluminant

Number :

A version number (starting at 1) for each unique [prefix]{type} combination.

Suffix :

Indicates a minor variation of the base colormap.

  • A: Alternate version (such as adjusted contrast or hue emphasis)

  • s: Shifted version (phase-shifted)

注釈

Most of the colorcet colormaps presented above in Named Colors are duplicated here (using their CET aliases).

Linear (Sequential)#

Colormaps that progress in a single direction, ideal for representing ordered data such as intensities or magnitudes.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC PU

CET_CBL1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBL1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBL2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBL2.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBL3

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBL3.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBL4

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBL4.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBTL1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBTL1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBTL2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBTL2.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBTL3

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBTL3.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBTL4

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBTL4.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L2.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L3

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L3.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L4

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L4.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L5

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L5.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L6

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L6.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L7

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L7.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L8

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L8.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L9

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L9.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L10

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L10.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L11

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L11.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L12

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L12.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L13

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L13.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L14

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L14.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L15

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L15.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L16

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L16.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L17

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L17.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L18

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L18.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L19

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L19.png

cc LSC PU

CET_L20

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_L20.png

Diverging#

Colormaps with two contrasting colors diverging from a central midpoint, useful for highlighting deviation from a reference value.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC PU

CET_CBD1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBD1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBD2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBD2.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBTD1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBTD1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D1A

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D1A.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D2.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D3

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D3.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D4

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D4.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D6

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D6.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D7

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D7.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D8

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D8.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D9

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D9.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D10

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D10.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D11

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D11.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D12

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D12.png

cc LSC PU

CET_D13

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_D13.png

Cyclic#

Colormaps designed to wrap around smoothly, best for data that is inherently circular such as angles and phase.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC PU

CET_C1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C1s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C1s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C2.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C2s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C2s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C3

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C3.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C3s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C3s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C4

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C4.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C4s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C4s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C5

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C5.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C5s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C5s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C6

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C6.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C6s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C6s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C7

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C7.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C7s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C7s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C8

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C8.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C8s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C8s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C9

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C9.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C9s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C9s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C10

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C10.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C10s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C10s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C11

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C11.png

cc LSC PU

CET_C11s

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_C11s.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBC1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBC1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBC2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBC2.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBTC1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBTC1.png

cc LSC PU

CET_CBTC2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_CBTC2.png

Rainbow#

Multi-hue colormaps that span the full visible spectrum, useful for highlighting local differences in sequential data.

警告

Some of the “rainbow” colormaps have a perceptual discontinuity around the colors red and yellow.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC NPU

CET_R1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_R1.png

cc LSC NPU

CET_R2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_R2.png

cc LSC NPU

CET_R3

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_R3.png

cc LSC NPU

CET_R4

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_R4.png

Isoluminant#

Colormaps with constant perceived brightness, useful for emphasizing shape and structure without introducing false intensity cues.

Tags

名称

Swatch

cc LSC NPU

CET_I1

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_I1.png

cc LSC NPU

CET_I2

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_I2.png

cc LSC NPU

CET_I3

../../_images/colormap_colorcet_CET_I3.png