Paint isn’t just for aesthetics—it can also be a powerful tool for inclusion. For individuals with visual impairments, navigating public spaces can be a daily challenge. But with the thoughtful use of color contrast, designers and facility managers can make these environments safer, more navigable, and more welcoming for all. At Colorize, your local Benjamin Moore retailer with locations in Clifton Park, Niskayuna, Troy, and Queensbury, we’re proud to help communities use paint to create accessible spaces that don’t compromise on style.
Using high-contrast color combinations is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve visibility. Contrasting hues help define edges, boundaries, and key features of a space—giving people with limited vision clearer visual cues for orientation and safety.
Painting walls and floors in contrasting tones can help visually impaired individuals differentiate between surfaces and directions. Even a subtle change in value—such as pairing a deep gray like Benjamin Moore’s Iron Mountain with a lighter shade likeChantilly Lace—can make a meaningful difference in visibility.
Staircases and sudden level changes can be hazardous without proper cues. By painting the edges of steps or landings in a sharply contrasting color, such as Decorator’s White againstBlack Beauty, you increase safety and accessibility without the need for structural changes.
Door frames, handles, and entrances can be made more accessible with contrast, especially when the door color stands out from the surrounding wall. For instance, using a bold shade like Benjamin Moore’s Heritage Red against a neutral background makes an entrance easy to spot—even for those with limited vision.
Color contrast should also be applied to signage. Use paint combinations that maximize legibility—dark letters on a light background, or vice versa. This ensures wayfinding signs, directories, and restroom identifiers are readable for everyone.
In restrooms, elevators, and waiting areas, using different colors to signal different functions or zones can make the layout easier to interpret. For example, painting the restroom doors in different hues—perhaps Hale Navy andPalladian Blue—can serve both practical and aesthetic purposes.
Benjamin Moore offers a vast palette of high-quality, richly pigmented paints that make it easy to find effective color contrasts without sacrificing design. From timeless neutrals to bold, architectural tones, there are endless possibilities to build accessible, attractive spaces.
Ready to improve accessibility in your public or commercial space? Visit one of our Colorize locations in Clifton Park, Niskayuna, Troy, or Queensbury. Our team of true paint professionals can help you select the right Benjamin Moore colors and finishes for durability, visibility, and lasting impact.
Colorize is proud to serve as a Benjamin Moore retailer committed to helping communities design with purpose. Stop by and speak with one of our color experts to bring your next inclusive project to life.
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