The colors of the data points in TensorFlow Playground initially correspond to the different classes or categories of the data points, which represent the original values of those data points. In supervised learning, the dataset is usually composed of labeled data, where each data point is associated with a particular class. The colors help to visualize how the data points are distributed within their respective classes, allowing for a better understanding of class separability in the feature space.
This visualization assists in evaluating how effective various neural network configurations may be in learning to classify the data correctly. By seeing the distribution of colors, users can immediately recognize if classes overlap significantly, which can inform decisions on model architecture, such as the number of layers and neurons, to enhance model performance. In essence, the color coding aligns with the initial labeling of the data points, thus serving as a foundational element for analyzing model outcomes as training progresses.