| get_palette {cartographr} | R Documentation |
Create a palette for maps
Description
This function creates a color theme to be used with plot_map(). It can accept a predefined palette name or a custom palette provided as a named list.
Usage
get_palette(palette)
Arguments
palette |
The color palette to use.
Can be one of "alphabet", "arctic", "autumn", "autumn-muted", "bw", "desert", "evening", "gray", "iberia", "imhof", "lines", "metropolitan", "midnight", "minimal", "swiss", "tropical", or a named list for a custom palette.
If a named list is provided, it should contain color hex codes for each map element.
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Details
The color moods for the predefined palettes are described as follows:
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Alphabet: A modern palette with a straightforward aesthetic.
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Arctic: A palette that reflects the clear and bright qualities of Arctic landscapes.
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Autumn: A palette with the warm and varied hues typical of the fall season.
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BW: A classic black and white palette with a hint of warmth for a traditional feel.
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Evening: A palette that embodies the quiet and contemplative nature of dusk.
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Gray: A balanced palette that provides a composed and refined look.
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Iberia: A palette that reflects the warm and diverse tones associated with the Iberian landscape.
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Imhof: A palette with natural and subdued tones, inspired by the work of cartographer Eduard Imhof.
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Lines (BW): A contrasting black and white palette for a clear and defined appearance.
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Metropolitan: A palette with understated tones that suggest urban sophistication.
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Midnight: A palette that conveys the depth and tranquility of the night.
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Minimal: A palette focused on minimalism, utilizing primarily whites and light grays.
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Serene: A palette that embodies peace and simplicity, utilizing a soft color scheme with gentle contrasts.
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Swiss: A palette that emphasizes cleanliness and precision, reminiscent of Swiss design.
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Tropical: A lively palette with the bright and bold colors characteristic of tropical areas.
In addition, you can customize other settings:
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border_color: The color of the borders, set to a dark shade "#121212". -
border_width: The width of the borders, set to a very fine line of 0.001 units. -
linewidth_buildings: The line width for building outlines, set to 0.05 units. -
linewidth_motorway,linewidth_trunk,linewidth_primary,linewidth_secondary,linewidth_tertiary,linewidth_unclassified,linewidth_residential: The line widths for various types of roads, ranging from 6 units for motorways to 1 unit for pedestrian paths. -
size_streetlamp: The size representation for streetlamps, set to 0.2 units. -
hatch_*: A series of settings for hatching patterns, which can be applied to water, buildings, and green spaces. These include toggles for hatching (hatch_water,hatch_buildings,hatch_green), the number of points or lines (hatch_*_npoints,hatch_*_nlines), the type of hatching pattern (hatch_*_type), the size of the hatching elements (hatch_*_size), and the transparency level (hatch_*_alpha).
These settings allow for a high degree of customization when creating maps, providing users with the ability to fine-tune the appearance of their map elements according to their specific needs or preferences.
Value
A list containing color settings for the map elements.
Examples
# Use predefined palette
get_palette("imhof")
# Custom palette creation using a named list for a simple black and white palette
custom_palette <- list(
palette_building = c("#000000", "#FFFFFF", "#CCCCCC"),
water = "#000000",
green = "#FFFFFF",
beach = "#000000",
parking = "#FFFFFF",
street = "#000000",
background = "#CCCCCC",
railway = "#000000",
hatch_water = TRUE,
linewidth_buildings = 0.05,
linewidth_motorway = 6,
linewidth_primary = 4,
linewidth_secondary = 4,
linewidth_tertiary=3,
linewidth_unclassified = 3,
linewidth_residential = 3,
linewidth_pedestrian = 1,
linewidth_service = 1,
linewidth_living_street = 1,
size_hatch = 1,
alpha_hatch = 0.1,
size_streetlamp = 0.2
)
get_palette(custom_palette)