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a.s.elliott(at)cox.net
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 Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:27 am Post subject: Panel text colors? |
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I am going to paint my panel/console with a dark grey textured paint (Rustoleum MultiColor Textured). I have checked, and Brother tape labels will adhere to it acceptably. My question is whether to use white-on-black text or black-on-white text.
I know that most engraved placards are white-on-black, but was wondering if there is any "preferred" or "most visible to aging eyes" choice. I do fly at night and have good instrument lighting, but am currently planning no direct panel lighting.
Maybe some NASA report or FAA test?
Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ
N601GE (reserved)
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raymondj(at)frontiernet.n
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:13 am Post subject: Panel text colors? |
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Greetings Andrew,
I have no scientific evidence. In my experience light on a dark background is easier to read in low light conditions. Also note that interstate signs are white on a dark background. I assume that decision was not arbitrarily. Just another data point.
I plan to use a matte grey for my instrument panel and the top of the nose of the aircraft. My lettering will be white on clear tape. I was wondering why you chose textured rather than just a matte finish. Is there a visibility advantage?
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
"Hope for the best,
but prepare for the worst."
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dredmoody(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:23 am Post subject: Panel text colors? |
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My panel is flat black and the labels are white text on black background. No scientific study to support my decision bu they are easy for me to see and read.
Dred
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gfmjr_20(at)HOTMAIL.COM
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:52 am Post subject: Panel text colors? |
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Another possiblity is white on clear background. This allow the panel color to show thru and gives more of an engraved look
George May
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.ExternalClass {background-position:left top;font-size:11pt;margin-left:10px;color:#000000;background-repeat:no-repeat;font-family:Courier New;} I am going to paint my panel/console with a dark grey textured paint (Rustoleum MultiColor Textured). I have checked, and Brother tape labels will adhere to it acceptably. My question is whether to use white-on-black text or black-on-white text.
I know that most engraved placards are white-on-black, but was wondering if there is any "preferred" or "most visible to aging eyes" choice. I do fly at night and have good instrument lighting, but am currently planning no direct panel lighting.
Maybe some NASA report or FAA test?
Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ
N601GE (reserved)
601XL/TD, Corvair, building...
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billmileski
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Panel text colors? |
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http://forums.matronics.com/download.php?id=3407
I used white on clear labels, see pic at above link. My grey panel is not very dark, but I have been happy with the contrast.
Bill Mileski
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