{"categories":[{"label":"Graphics","url":"https://skillfed.io/packages/category/multimedia-graphics"}],"enrichment":{"capability":"Colorcet provides a collection of perceptually uniform colormaps designed for scientific visualization with Python plotting libraries like matplotlib, bokeh, holoviews, and datashader.","skillfed_tags":["visualization","scientific-computing","color-science"],"use_cases":["Create scientific plots where color gradients must represent data magnitude accurately without perceptual bias.","Build interactive dashboards with bokeh or holoviews using consistent, research-backed color schemes.","Visualize large datasets with datashader using colormaps optimized for high-density point rendering.","Generate publication-quality figures in matplotlib where colormap choice affects reader interpretation.","Ensure accessibility in visualizations by selecting colormaps designed for perceptual uniformity across viewers."],"what_it_does":"Colorcet is a curated library of perceptually uniform colormaps built on research by Peter Kovesi at the Center for Exploration Targeting. It provides over 100 named colormaps optimized for scientific visualization, where color perception remains consistent across the full range of values\u2014avoiding the perceptual distortions that can mislead viewers in standard colormaps.\n\nThe package integrates directly with popular Python plotting libraries (matplotlib, bokeh, holoviews, datashader) and requires no external dependencies beyond Python itself. It's actively maintained, supports modern Python versions, and is designed as a drop-in replacement for standard colormap collections when perceptual uniformity matters for your visualization.","worth_installing":"Yes. Colorcet is actively maintained, has zero known vulnerabilities, installs with no dependencies, and supports current Python versions. The only caveat is verifying CC-BY-4.0 licensing terms for your specific use case\u2014if you're using it for visualization in research, education, or open-source work, it's a straightforward choice."},"id":"colorcet","links":{"html":"https://skillfed.io/packages/colorcet","md":"https://skillfed.io/packages/colorcet.md","pypi":"https://pypi.org/project/colorcet/"},"maintenance":{"status":"active"},"meta":{"latest_release":"2026-04-28","license_spdx":"CC-BY-4.0","license_treatment":"unclear","name":"colorcet","python_support":"supports_current","summary":"Collection of perceptually uniform colormaps"},"popularity":{"monthly_downloads":2592884,"position":2978,"tier":"top_5000"},"security":{"n_vulnerabilities":0},"version":"3.2.1"}