API Reference

get_all_schemes()

Get all available color schemes as a combined vector.

Returns

• Vector{Symbol}: All sequential, diverging, and qualitative schemes combined

Examples

all_schemes = get_all_schemes()

get_scheme_count()

Get the count of schemes in each category.

Returns

• Dict: Dictionary with counts for each category

Examples

counts = get_scheme_count()

list_scheme_colors_in_rbg(scheme_name::Symbol)

Display information about a specific color scheme including its colors in hex format.

Arguments

• scheme_name::Symbol: The name of the color scheme to examine

Returns

• Vector{Color}: The colors in the scheme, or nothing if the scheme is not found

Examples

colors = list_scheme_colors_in_rbg(:Blues_5)

list_schemes_colors_in_hex()

Create a DataFrame containing all color schemes with their hex color representations.

This function combines all sequential, diverging, and qualitative color schemes and creates a DataFrame with scheme names and their corresponding hex color strings.

Returns

• DataFrame: A DataFrame with columns Scheme_Name and Colors

Examples

df = list_schemes_colors_in_hex()
first(df, 5)  # Show first 5 schemes

plot_color_bars(schemes::Vector{Symbol}; 
               schemes_per_row::Int=4,
               bar_height::Float64=1.0,
               figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200),
               save_path::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing,
               plot_title::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing)

Create color bar plots for a list of color schemes using Makie.

This function creates a grid of color bars, where each subplot shows the colors in a specific color scheme. The bars are sized to be approximately 1cm in height when displayed.

Arguments

• schemes::Vector{Symbol}: Vector of color scheme symbols to plot
• schemes_per_row::Int=4: Number of schemes to display per row
• bar_height::Float64=1.0: Height of each color bar (in data coordinates)
• figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200): Figure size (width, height) in pixels
• save_path::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing: Optional path to save the plot
• plot_title::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing: Optional title for the entire plot

Returns

• Figure: The Makie figure object

Examples

# Plot a few schemes
plot_color_bars([:Blues_5, :Reds_5, :Greens_5])

# Plot with custom settings
plot_color_bars(sequential[1:8], schemes_per_row=2, 
                save_path="my_plot.pdf", plot_title="My Color Schemes")

plot_diverging_schemes_split(;
    schemes_per_row::Int=4,
    bar_height::Float64=1.0,
    figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200),
    save_dir::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing)

Create separate plots for diverging schemes split into multiple subplots for better organization.

This function splits the diverging color schemes into 3 parts to create more manageable and readable plots. Each part is displayed separately and optionally saved to files.

Arguments

• schemes_per_row::Int=4: Number of schemes to display per row
• bar_height::Float64=1.0: Height of each color bar (in data coordinates)
• figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200): Figure size (width, height) in pixels
• save_dir::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing: Optional directory to save plots

Returns

• Dict: Dictionary containing the three diverging plot parts

Examples

# Create diverging scheme plots
div_plots = plot_diverging_schemes_split()

# Save to directory
div_plots = plot_diverging_schemes_split(save_dir="./diverging_plots")

plot_qualitative_schemes_split(;
    schemes_per_row::Int=4,
    bar_height::Float64=1.0,
    figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200),
    save_dir::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing)

Create separate plots for qualitative schemes split into multiple subplots for better organization.

This function splits the qualitative color schemes into 2 parts to create more manageable and readable plots. Each part is displayed separately and optionally saved to files.

Arguments

• schemes_per_row::Int=4: Number of schemes to display per row
• bar_height::Float64=1.0: Height of each color bar (in data coordinates)
• figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200): Figure size (width, height) in pixels
• save_dir::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing: Optional directory to save plots

Returns

• Dict: Dictionary containing the two qualitative plot parts

Examples

# Create qualitative scheme plots
qual_plots = plot_qualitative_schemes_split()

# Save to directory
qual_plots = plot_qualitative_schemes_split(save_dir="./qualitative_plots")

plot_schemes_by_category(;
    schemes_per_row::Int=4,
    bar_height::Float64=1.0,
    figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200),
    save_dir::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing)

Create separate plots for sequential, diverging, and qualitative schemes using Makie.

This function creates comprehensive plots for all three categories of color schemes, splitting them into manageable parts for better visualization. It displays plots on screen by default and optionally saves them to a directory.

Arguments

• schemes_per_row::Int=4: Number of schemes to display per row
• bar_height::Float64=1.0: Height of each color bar (in data coordinates)
• figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200): Figure size (width, height) in pixels
• save_dir::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing: Optional directory to save plots

Returns

• Dict: Dictionary containing all created plot objects

Examples

# Create all category plots
plots = plot_schemes_by_category()

# Save to a directory
plots = plot_schemes_by_category(save_dir="./color_plots")

plot_sequential_schemes_split(;
    schemes_per_row::Int=4,
    bar_height::Float64=1.0,
    figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200),
    save_dir::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing)

Create separate plots for sequential schemes split into multiple subplots for better organization.

This function splits the sequential color schemes into 4 parts to create more manageable and readable plots. Each part is displayed separately and optionally saved to files.

Arguments

• schemes_per_row::Int=4: Number of schemes to display per row
• bar_height::Float64=1.0: Height of each color bar (in data coordinates)
• figsize::Tuple{Int,Int}=(1600, 1200): Figure size (width, height) in pixels
• save_dir::Union{String,Nothing}=nothing: Optional directory to save plots

Returns

• Dict: Dictionary containing the four sequential plot parts

Examples

# Create sequential scheme plots
seq_plots = plot_sequential_schemes_split()

# Save to directory
seq_plots = plot_sequential_schemes_split(save_dir="./sequential_plots")

show_all_scheme_names()

Print all available color scheme names to the console.

This function iterates through all color schemes (sequential, diverging, and qualitative) and prints their names. Useful for browsing available schemes or debugging.

Examples

show_all_scheme_names()

show_diverging_distribution()

Show how diverging schemes are distributed across the 3 parts.

This function displays information about how the diverging color schemes are distributed across the three parts created by plot_diverging_schemes_split(). It prints summary information and returns a dictionary with the scheme groupings.

Returns

• Dict: Dictionary containing the three parts of diverging schemes

Examples

distribution = show_diverging_distribution()

show_qualitative_distribution()

Show how qualitative schemes are distributed across the 2 parts.

This function displays information about how the qualitative color schemes are distributed across the two parts created by plot_qualitative_schemes_split(). It prints summary information and returns a dictionary with the scheme groupings.

Returns

• Dict: Dictionary containing the two parts of qualitative schemes

Examples

distribution = show_qualitative_distribution()

show_sequential_distribution()

Show how sequential schemes are distributed across the 4 parts.

This function displays information about how the sequential color schemes are distributed across the four parts created by plot_sequential_schemes_split(). It prints summary information and returns a dictionary with the scheme groupings.

Returns

• Dict: Dictionary containing the four parts of sequential schemes

Examples

distribution = show_sequential_distribution()