Color Schemes

Question 1

The hue employed should suggest an emotion or association of ideas in harmony with the room’s function.

Answer 1

Function of Rooms

Question 2

Can be developed from some object on hand:

• A rug
• Drapes
• Type and color of furnature
• A beautiful picture or vase

Answer 2

Sources of color schemes- Some object on Hand

Question 3

• Nature
• Fine Arts
• Home decorating, magazines, trade magazines, literature

Answer 3

Sources of color schemes- color combinations

Question 4

• Should prevail extensively above any other hue.
• If more than one hue is used, this hue should be at least 50% of the color scheme.

Answer 4

Dominant Hue in a Room Interior

Question 5

The hues of objects should be selected under the same conditions in which they will be seen.

• Daylight exposures
• Incandescent lighting
• Flourescent
• Colored lighting

Answer 5

Effect of Illumination on a Hue

Question 6

Natural illumination from different compass points creates suprising effects on the appearance of a hue.

Answer 6

Daylight Exposures

Question 7

Unchangingly cool. Use a warm color scheme.

Answer 7

North

Question 8

Warm and bright, use a cool color scheme.

Answer 8

South

Question 9

Mainly cool, use a warm colorscheme.

Answer 9

East

Question 10

Mainly warm, use a cool color scheme.

Answer 10

West

Question 11

Illumination is high in yellow.

Answer 11

Incandescent lighting

Question 12

• High in green and blue.
• Lacking in adequate red.

Answer 12

Flourescent lighting

Question 13

Obtained by either placing a transparency before a white bulb or by painted bulbs.

Answer 13

Colored Lighting

Question 14

Chormatic colors exhibit different degress of aggressive activity associated with the illusions of force and weight.

Answer 14

Activities of Hues

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Force

Question 16

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

• Pure hues seem heavier than some hue grayed.
• The shade of a hue seems heavier than its tint.
• Cool hues seem heavier than warm hues.

Answer 16

Weight

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Principle of Repetition

Question 18

• Force
• Weight
• Texture

Answer 18

Methods of Repetition

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Law of Areas (in a room)

Question 20

The larger the area, the duller the color should be.

Answer 20

Law of Areas- Large Areas

Question 21

The smaller the area, the more brillant the color should be.

Answer 21

Law of Areas- Small Areas

Question 22

• Should have balance
• Principals of Weight

Answer 22

Floral Arrangements (Group Pieces)

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Symmetrical- Floral arrangements

Question 24

The placement of dissimilar pieces at both sides of a casket.

Answer 24

Asymmetrical- Floral Arrangements

Question 25

If large and heavy, they should be placed low or in the middle, but not up high.

Answer 25

Positioning- Floral Arrangements

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Illusion of Heavier Weight- Floral Arrangements

Question 27

* Monochromatic * Analogous

Answer 27

Related Color Harmonies

Question 28

One hue with its tints, shades, and tones. * Example: Red, pink, rose, cherry, coral, burgundy, cordovan, and maroon are all red in hue.

Answer 28

Monochromatic

Question 29

Two or more adjacent hues with the same hue in common. * Example: Orange, red-orange, yellow-orange (all have orange in common).

Answer 29

Analogous

Question 30

* Scenic wallpaper * Tile * Stripping-molding

Answer 30

Application of related colors in a funeral home

Question 31

* Place similar colors together as a group * Very the size of other similar groupings * If there is to much similarity, place a contrast group within.

Answer 31

Application of related colors in a floral arrangement

Question 32

* Complementary * Triad * Split * Tetrad * Double-complements * Contrast (Non-complementary)

Answer 32

Contrasting color harmonies

Question 33

Involving 2 opposite hues on the color wheel. * Example: Orange \<----------\> Blue

Answer 33

Complementary

Question 34

In interiors, when both color large areas.

Answer 34

Danger of rivalry- complementary colors

Question 35

In adjacent groups it creates a contrast in weight. (example: warm and cool)

Answer 35

Greatest effectiveness of complementary colors in floral arrangements

Question 36

3 Hues at least 3 hues apart. * Red, Yellow and Blue - perfect

Answer 36

Triad

Question 37

3 Hues total, 1 hue plus hues on each side of its complement. * Example: Yellow, Red-Purple, Blue- Purple

Answer 37

Split

Question 38

4 Hues total, 2 separated colors and their complements. * Example: Orange, Yellow - Blue, purple

Answer 38

Tetrad

Question 39

Four hues total, two adjacent colors and their complements. * Example: orange/ yellow-orange - Blue/ Blue purple.

Answer 39

Double- Complements

Question 40

2 Hues that contrast, but not complementary. * Example: Orange + Green + Purple

Answer 40

Contrast (Non-Complementary)

Question 41

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

Answer 41

Law of Areas - Using Contrasting Color Harmonies in a Room Interior

Question 42

* Done to enhance beauty * If flowers have no contrast, a ribbon or object is added.

Answer 42

Application of Contrasting Color Harmonies in Floral Arrangements

Question 43

* Monochromatic- Well dressed effect * Analogist- A missmatch, an attempt at monochromatic.

Answer 43

Application of Color in Clothing

Question 44

* Triad * Split Complement * Analogous

Answer 44

Color Schemes Involving 3

Question 45

* Complements * Contrast * Analogous

Answer 45

Color Schemes Involving 2

Question 46

* Tetrad * Double Complement * Analogous

Answer 46

Color Schemes Involving 4