Colour Theory Flashcards
What is colour
It is a property of light
What is visible light made of
It is made up of the wavelengths of light between infrared and ultraviolet radiation.
Hue
The property by which acts colour is recognised and described
Value
The relative lightness or darkness of a colour. It is a measure of the degree to which light reflects off the colour.
Intensity
The relative purity or strength of colour.
In its purest state, when it is unmixed, a hue has the highest possible intensity.
Primary colours or hues
Pure basic colours
They are equidistant on the colour wheel
Can’t make these colours
Secondary colours or hues
When equal parts of one primary colour mixes with another primary colour
Tertiary colours or hues
Formed when primary and secondary colours are mixed
Achromatic colours
Neutral colours
Not true colours in the sense of the word.
Don’t have a hues or intensity
Warm colours
Lighter colours and strong intensities are simulating and energetic.
Advancing colours- move forward
Cool colours
Darker values and weak intensities are quite and subdued
Receding colours- make things seem further away
Feelings and emotions: tertiary colour
Values and intensities are visually underminding
Feelings and emotions: Obvious contrasts
Obvious contacts are active and stimulating
Black and white
Factors that influence how we see colour
Light
Texture
Colour
Placement
Patterns
