LETTERING READABILITY:
Large, block letters can be seen at great distances. When readability is the most important consideration, choose a small number of block letters on only one or two lines. Obtain the visual distance of various letter heights using the chart below.
ARTWORK READABILITY:
Obtain the visual distance by measuring the total height of your image and using the chart below. If your image is detailed, use the height of the largest letter or most recognizable detail.
RANKING COLOR LEGIBILITY:
| 1. Black on Yellow |
6. Green on White |
| 2. Black on White |
7. Red on White |
| 3. Black on Orange |
8. White on Red |
| 4. Blue on White |
9. Red on Green |
| 5. White in Green |
10.Green on Red |
VISUAL DISTANCE CHART:
The chart below provides the Maximum Impact and the Maximum Readable distances for increasing letter heights.
Letter Height Inches
3"
4"
6"
8"
9"
10"
12"
15" |
Maximum Impact
30'
40'
60'
80'
90'
100'
120'
150' |
Maximum Readable
100'
150'
200'
350'
400'
450'
525'
630' |
Letter Height Inches
18"
24"
30"
36"
42"
48"
54"
60" |
Maximum Impact
180'
240'
300'
360'
420'
480'
540'
600' |
Maximum Readable
750'
1000'
1250'
1500'
1750'
2000'
2250'
2500' |
