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.