Color Theory Unit 1 Review Flashcards
The ____ is a graphic representation of the full color spectrum infrared to ultraviolet
hue continuum
The full range of values is often simplified into a progressive series of TONES called a
grayscale
ANY range of OBSERVABLE COLOR is called a
gamut
Saturation refers to the ____ of hue present in a color
relative purity
The ____ is a graphic representation that suggests the infinite values that exist between black and white
value continuum
The relative lightness of a color
luminosity
The best paints for color studies are fast-drying ____ paints that dry to a matte finish
water-based
The use of co-primaries greatly extends the potential range ____ achieved through their intermixture
tones
____ surface provides a clear view of the color from any angle
matte
Co-primary colors include ____ & ____ versions of the primary triad
warmer & cooler
____ can be extremely opaque and produce lucid flat tones in any color
gouache
____ paint is too translucent for color studies
acrylic
How are muted colors and chromatic grays made?
combine prismatic color with white, chromatic dark, combo of chromatic dark and white or complementary color
When paint is applied to an opaque film, the observable color is called its
mass tone
The hues of very dark colors are more seen in their
undertones
The value, saturation of a ____ can be adjusted by mixing it with white, chromatic dark, or its complementary color
prismatic color
Chromatic grays are ____ saturated
less
Wavelengths are measured in
nanometers
____ color theory applies to color as manifested by reflective light
subtractive
The perception of anticipated color is called ____
color constancy
Our eyes are only sensitive to a narrow range of wavelengths known as the ____
visible light spectrum
The secondary triad in additive color theory consists of the colors ____, ____ and ____
cyan, magenta and yellow
Artificial light is sometimes called ____ because its deficient in some color frequencies found in sunlight
reduced-spectrum lighting
