Colour Theory

Question 1

Red

Answer 1

Warm, exciting, vibrant, passionate, festive, Valentine’s day, danger.

Question 2

Yellow/Orange

Answer 2

Warm, happy, energy, bright, lively.

Question 3

Green

Answer 3

Cool, natural, calm, healing.

Question 4

Violets

Answer 4

Wealth, royalty, luxury, mystery, ambition, peace.

Question 5

Blues

Answer 5

Cool, heavenly, elegant, sophisticated, trustworthy, relaxing, sadness.

Question 6

Tints and Shades

Answer 6

Colour + White = Tint
Colour + Black = Shade

Question 7

Advancing Colours

Answer 7

Warm colours advance.
You notice them first
They can be louder, brighter, energetic and young.

Question 8

Receding Colours

Answer 8

Cold colours recede.
You notice them second.
They can be quieter, peaceful, less important, calmer, trustworthy and safe.

Question 9

Harmony

Answer 9

Colours from the same area of the colour wheel.

Calm, secure, together.

Question 10

Contrast

Answer 10

Colours from opposite sides of the colour wheel.

Energy, attention, vibrant

Question 11

Choosing Colours

Answer 11

Any colours near each other will work well. A harmonious colour scheme will be created.

Any colours that are opposite will also work well. A contrasting colour scheme will be created.

Any three colours that are equally spaced on the colour wheel work well together.