Tips to optimize visual colors in Power BI reports

This article targets you as a report author designing Power BI reports, configuring visual colors.

Watch the video demonstrating the top eight tips to optimize visual colors in your Power BI reports.

Note

This video might use earlier versions of Power BI Desktop or the Power BI service.

Tips

In summary, the top eight tips to optimize visual colors in Power BI reports include:

  1. Apply contrast within visuals
  2. Implement optimal color palettes
  3. Highlight important data with color
  4. Consider color vision deficiencies
  5. Use color with purpose
  6. Choose appropriate color scales
  7. Use color to differentiate key elements
  8. Distinguish color and data

Next steps

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