地形圖上標高色彩自來具有使用光譜色系的傳統，本研究乃依循前人的用色規則，轉繪台灣北部二萬五千分一的地形圖到螢幕上，測試20至30歲間年輕人對標高色彩的偏好，及透過色彩所估計的空間高度。從結果知道擁有三種非相連色彩的漸變色彩最受喜愛，除可保有地形的連續性外，亦可達到視覺的可讀性，但要避免灰色調的加入。而從色彩量化估計中，發現綠中帶黃易被估計為300公尺左右，黃中帶綠則接近600公尺，黃中帶棕約可上估至1000公尺，而橙與棕色已被估計到1000公尺以上的地形了。從受測者之背景分析也發現，唯有理論與實作雙管齊下，才能培育出優秀的地圖人才。
Spectral color is the hue convention of hypsometric maps. According to earlier examples, this study transmit four sets of hypsometric color schemes in scale 1:25000 topographic map, to test the perception of young adult ranging from 20-30 years old. All questions are examined in computer. The results indicate that using hue transition will achieve the continuous terrain representation, but a successive hue sequential scheme and gray tone would be avoid to facilitate visual legibility. From the quantitative evaluation, greenish-yellow was evaluated about 300 meters. Reverse the situation the height was evaluated about 600 meters, while yellowish-brown was evaluated up to 1000 meters. and the color with brown or orange was evaluated above 1000 meters. These numbers offer a good reference once choosing color strategies. Besides, both of theory learning and practice is the best way to train a good cartographer.
