CH. 2 The Color Circle and Color Systems Flashcards

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HUES

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  • A specific wavelenght from the spectrum or a color
  • Colors means a color derived from a ny hue
  • E.G. Violet is a hue and light violet is a color
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ACHROMATIC

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  • Neutral Colors.
  • No chroma or hue.
  • Black, white or gray.
  • Whites is a representation of white. Black is absence of light
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HUE VALUES

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Yellow, at the top of the circle, is the hue with the lightest value

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HUE CONTRAST

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  • The Strongest type of color contrast is value contrast
  • The strongest chromatic contrast is between the primary hues
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