Using NCS to determine LRV and specify colour contrast

Inclusiveness despite impaired sight - by 30 points of separation.

The aim of this training unit is to help you to deal with the colour or visual contrast requirements of the Equality Act so that you can specify schemes which look good and comply with the legislation. It takes about one hour to complete and a certificate of completion is awarded.

It explains:

• The terms Colour Contrast, Lightness and LRV
• An outline of what is required by the Equality Act
• Why we need a colour system

And offers some practical advice on:

• Creating good colour specifications which comply with the legislation
  using some of our NCS colour equipment
  

The Disability Discrimination Acts of 1995 & 2005,

BS8300:2009 - Design of Buildings and their Approaches to meet the needs of disabled people,

Access to and use of buildings (Part M) of the Building Regulations (England & Wales) 2004,

- all require adequate colour contrast to ensure that buildings and transport are accessible to people who are visually impaired.

The Equality Act overrides the previous advisory documents. The guidance in the Equality Act specifically requires the visual perception of one element of a building, or fitting within the building, against another, to have a difference in light reflectance value greater than 30 points.

For many architects and interior designers this legislation means a totally different approach to colour specification is required.

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