You are probably right if the data you're representing is scaled, but this sort ...

		kenbellows on March 18, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Textures.js, SVG Patterns for Data Visual... You are probably right if the data you're representing is scaled, but this sort of solution is fantastic for categorical data. Also, see other comments re: accessibility for colorblindness. Not necessarily a silver bullet, but possibly a solid solution in some circumstances.