Color is fundamental to the dynamics and daily rhythm of urban life, but its impact goes far beyond appearance and aesthetics, especially for people with visual impairments. For this segment of the population, color plays an even more significant, yet often underestimated, role in shaping and improving the accessibility of public spaces. Architecture plays an important role in this inclusion, which involves the conscious choice of colors that have the power to improve urban accessibility and create a more welcoming environment for people of all abilities.
The United Nations estimates that by 2050, nearly one billion people with some form of disability will live in cities, representing 15% of their total inhabitants—a major challenge for urban centers and planners. In Brazil, according to the IBGE (2022), 18.6 million people—or 8.9% of the population—have some form of disability, with visual impairment being one of the most prominent, affecting over 3% of Brazilians who "have difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses."
