colour theory Flashcards
What are the primary colors?
Red, blue, yellow
True or False: Green is a primary color.
False
Fill in the blank: The secondary colors are created by mixing ______ colors.
Primary
What are the secondary colors?
Green, orange, purple
True or False: Mixing red and yellow produces orange.
True
What is the color wheel?
A circular diagram of colors
What are complementary colors?
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel
Which color is complementary to blue?
Orange
True or False: Warm colors include red, yellow, and orange.
True
What are warm colors?
Colors that evoke warmth
What are cool colors?
Colors that evoke calmness
Which color is a cool color?
Blue
Fill in the blank: Tints are created by adding ______ to a color.
White
What are shades?
Colors made by adding black
True or False: Monochromatic color schemes use one color in different shades and tints.
True
What is the term for colors that create a sense of harmony?
Analogous colors
