Color Theory Unit 1 Review

Question 1

The ____ is a graphic representation of the full color spectrum infrared to ultraviolet

Answer 1

hue continuum

Question 2

The full range of values is often simplified into a progressive series of TONES called a

Answer 2

grayscale

Question 3

ANY range of OBSERVABLE COLOR is called a

Answer 3

gamut

Question 4

Saturation refers to the ____ of hue present in a color

Answer 4

relative purity

Question 5

The ____ is a graphic representation that suggests the infinite values that exist between black and white

Answer 5

value continuum

Question 6

The relative lightness of a color

Answer 6

luminosity

Question 7

The best paints for color studies are fast-drying ____ paints that dry to a matte finish

Answer 7

water-based

Question 8

The use of co-primaries greatly extends the potential range ____ achieved through their intermixture

Answer 8

tones

Question 9

____ surface provides a clear view of the color from any angle

Answer 9

matte

Question 10

Co-primary colors include ____ & ____ versions of the primary triad

Answer 10

warmer & cooler

Question 11

____ can be extremely opaque and produce lucid flat tones in any color

Answer 11

gouache

Question 12

____ paint is too translucent for color studies

Answer 12

acrylic

Question 13

How are muted colors and chromatic grays made?

Answer 13

combine prismatic color with white, chromatic dark, combo of chromatic dark and white or complementary color

Question 14

When paint is applied to an opaque film, the observable color is called its

Answer 14

mass tone

Question 15

The hues of very dark colors are more seen in their

Answer 15

undertones

Question 16

The value, saturation of a ____ can be adjusted by mixing it with white, chromatic dark, or its complementary color

Answer 16

prismatic color

Question 17

Chromatic grays are ____ saturated

Answer 17

less

Question 18

Wavelengths are measured in

Answer 18

nanometers

Question 19

____ color theory applies to color as manifested by reflective light

Answer 19

subtractive

Question 20

The perception of anticipated color is called ____

Answer 20

color constancy

Question 21

Our eyes are only sensitive to a narrow range of wavelengths known as the ____

Answer 21

visible light spectrum

Question 22

The secondary triad in additive color theory consists of the colors ____, ____ and ____

Answer 22

cyan, magenta and yellow

Question 23

Artificial light is sometimes called ____ because its deficient in some color frequencies found in sunlight

Answer 23

reduced-spectrum lighting