Color Schemes Flashcards

1
Q

Function of rooms

A

The hue employed should suggest an emotion or association of ideas in harmony with the rooms function

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2
Q

Color schemes can be developed from some object on hand

A

A rug
Drapes
Type/Color of furniture
Picture or vase

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3
Q

Pleasing color combinations can be found in

A

Nature
Fine Arts
Home decorating magezines

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4
Q

Selection of a dominant hue in a room interior

A

Should prevail extensively above any other hues

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5
Q

If more than one hue is used, the dominant hue should be at least ____ of the color scheme

A

50%

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6
Q

The hues of objects should be selected under the _______________ in which they will be seen

A

Same conditions

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7
Q

Natural illumination from different compass points creates

A

Surprising effects on the appearance of a hue

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8
Q

Northern light in unchangingly

A

Cool

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9
Q

A northern facing room should use a

A

Warm color scheme

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10
Q

Southern light is

A

Warm and bright

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11
Q

A southern facing room should use a

A

Cool color scheme

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12
Q

Eastern light is mainly

A

Cool

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13
Q

An eastern facing room should use a

A

warm color scheme

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14
Q

Western light is mainly

A

warm

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15
Q

A western facing room should use a

A

cool color scheme

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16
Q

An incandescent light is a

A

white filament lightbulb

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17
Q

Illumination with an incandescent light is

A

high in yellow

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18
Q

A fluorescent light is high in

A

green and blue

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19
Q

A fluorescent light lacks

A

Adequate red

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20
Q

Chromatic colors exhibit different degrees of aggressive activity associated with

A

the illusions of force and weight

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21
Q

Some hues strive for attention while others seem

A

Passive, retiring, and quiet

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22
Q

The illusion of force

A

Some hues strive for attention while others seem passive, retiring, and quiet

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23
Q

Some hues give the impression of heaviness while others seem light weight

A

The illusion of weight

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24
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Some hues strive for attention while others seem passive, retiring, and quiet

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The illusion of force

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25
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The illusion of weight

A

Some hues give the impression of heaviness while others seem light weight

26
Q

Pure hues seem __________ than the same hue grayed

A

Heavier

27
Q

Pure hues seem heavier than the same hue _______

A

Grayed

28
Q

The ________ of a hue seems heavier than its tint

A

Shade

29
Q

The shade of a hue seems _______ than its tint

A

Heavier

30
Q

The shade of a hue seems heavier than its ____

A

tint

31
Q

________ hues seem heavier than warm hues

A

Cool

32
Q

Cool hues seem _______ than warm hues

A

Heavier

33
Q

Cool hues seem heavier than _______

A

Warm hues

34
Q

Principle of repitition

A

Employ each hue (different amounts, values, and intensities) at least 3 times

35
Q

Methods of repitition

A

Force, weight, textures

36
Q

Law of area

A

A guide for the use of dull colors for expansive areas and intense colors for small areas

37
Q

A guide for the use of dull colors for expansive areas and intense colors for small areas

A

Law of area

38
Q

The larger the area, the _________ the color should be

A

Duller

39
Q

The smaller the area the ______________ the color should be

A

More brilliant

40
Q

The placement of similar pieces in the same position at each side of the casket

A

Symmetrical placement of floral arrangements

41
Q

The placement of dissimilar pieces at both sides of the casket

A

Asymmetrical placement of floral arrangements

42
Q

If large and heavy in appearance the floral arrangements should be placed

A

low or in the middle, not up high

43
Q

This occurs when the arrangements are large, cool colored, dark or of pure hues

A

Illusion of heavier weight

44
Q

The illusion of heavier weight

A

Occurs when the arrangements are large, cool colored, dark, or of pure hues

45
Q

Monochromatic harmony

A

One hue with its tints, shades, and tones

46
Q

Analogous Harmony

A

Two or more (can be 2,3,or 4) adjacent hues with the same hue in common

47
Q

Examples of related color harmonies

A

Monochromatic

Analogous

48
Q

Examples of contrasting color harmonies

A
Complementary
Triad
Split-Compliment
Tetrad
Double complements
Contrast (non-complementary)
49
Q

Involving 2 opposite hues on the color wheel

A

Complementary

50
Q

Danger of rivalry

A

In interiors, when both compliments cover large areas

51
Q

3 hues total

1 hue plus hues on each side of its complement

A

Split-complement

52
Q

4 hues total

2 separated colors and their complements

A

Tetrad

53
Q

4 hues total

2 adjacent colors and their complements

A

Double-Complements

54
Q

2 hues that contrast but are not complements

A

Contrast (Non-complementary)

55
Q

Use of contrasting color harmonies in a room interior

A

Large areas of color should be quiet in effect while small areas should show strong contrasts

56
Q

Application of contrasting color harmonies in floral arrangements

A

Done to enhance beauty

If flowers have no contrast a ribbon or object is added

57
Q

Application of color in clothing - monochromatic

A

Well Dressed Effect

58
Q

Application of color in clothing - analagist

A

Mismatched and attempt at monochromatic

59
Q

Color schemes involving 3 hues

A

Triad
Split Complement
Analagous

60
Q

Color Schemes involving 2 hues

A

Complementary
Contrast (non complementary)
Analagous

61
Q

Color Schemes involving 4 hues

A

Tetrad
Double Complementary
Analagous