Colors and how they are perceived in different cultures

While doing some research on colors and how they can be used and perceived differently in different regions and cultures, I came across an excellent data visualization called ‘Colours and Cultures’, designed by AlwaysWithHonor.com and David McCandless. It’s also used on the cover of  the book ‘Information is Beautiful‘ (Note: the US edition apparently sports a different cover and is called ‘The Visual Miscellaneum: A Colorful Guide to the World’s Most Consequential Trivia’).

Fascinating stuff and certainly provides some food for thought when designing web pages for global audiences.