VII. Color
A. Gallery colors (floors, walls, furniture) must create an environment that is clearly
articulated, comfortable and safe.
B. The colors and patterns of exhibition floor surfaces must give accurate information
about the depth, height, and condition of the floor surface.
C. Colors within cases must provide clear visual access to objects inside.
D. Colors for labels must have a high contrast between text and background.
VIII. Lighting
A. The safety of visitors (particularly those with low vision and visual perceptual difficulties)
must receive equal consideration with exhibit design and conservation issues.
B. Light and color must combine to produce a clearly delineated circulation route into,
through, and out of every exhibition space. This is a particular requirement whenever
there are changes in level or unexpected turns or obstacles in the route.
C. There must be sufficient light on objects to make them visible to all visitors unless the
light level will do substantial damage to the objects.
D. There must be sufficient light on labels to make them readable by all visitors.
E. The elimination of glare from cases and on labels must be considered for those visitors
who are seated as well as for those who are standing.
F. Sufficient light to accommodate speechreading and sign language conversation must be
provided in locations throughout the exhibition space.