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Dec 29, 2020 · Frontend Development

How Google Maps Cut 700 Colors to 25 for Simpler, More Accurate Maps

This article examines how the Google Maps team spent a year redesigning their color system, reducing over 700 legacy colors to just 25, to improve map usability, accuracy, and visual consistency while preserving geographic detail.

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How Google Maps Cut 700 Colors to 25 for Simpler, More Accurate Maps