Colour Theory Flashcards
What is harmony
When colours
What is harmony in the context of colors?
Harmony is created when colours close to each other on the outside of the colour wheel are used together
What effect does harmony in colors have on the viewer?
Harmony is easy on the eye
What are the secondary colours?
Violet, orange, and green
Secondary colours are created by mixing two primary colours in equal quantities.
How are secondary colours made?
By mixing two primary colours in equal quantities
This process results in violet, orange, and green.
What are the primary colours?
Red, yellow, and blue
Primary colours are the basis for creating other colours through combinations.
True or False: Primary colours can be combined to produce other colours.
True
Combinations of primary colours yield a wide spectrum of additional colours.
Fill in the blank: The primary colours are _______.
red, yellow, and blue
These colours are essential for mixing other hues.
What are tints and shades used for in design?
To increase the colour options available to designers
Tints and shades help create different moods and feelings.
Do designers work with pure colours?
No, designers rarely work with pure colours
They prefer to use tints and shades.
How is a shade created?
By adding black or grey to a colour
Dark shades can make objects appear heavy.
How is a tint created?
By adding white to a colour
Pale pastel colours give the impression of softness.
True or False: Dark shades create a sense of lightness.
False
Dark shades make objects appear heavy.
Fill in the blank: Adding _______ to a colour creates a shade.
[black or grey]
Fill in the blank: Adding _______ to a colour creates a tint.
[white]
What impression do pale pastel colours give?
Softness
This is a result of using tints.
Mood of red
Warm, exciting, vibrant,passionate,dangerous,
revolutionary, active, aggressive,courageous,festive
Mood of red ❤️
Warm, exciting, vibrant,passionate,dangerous,
revolutionary, active, aggressive,courageous,festive
