colour theory Flashcards
What are the primary colors in additive color theory?
Red, Green, Blue
True or False: In subtractive color theory, the primary colors are Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
True
Fill in the blank: The color created by mixing equal parts of two primary colors is called a ________ color.
secondary
What is the complementary color of blue?
Orange
In the RGB color model, what does ‘RGB’ stand for?
Red, Green, Blue
Multiple Choice: Which color is NOT a primary color in subtractive color theory? A) Yellow B) Blue C) Green
C) Green
What is the result of mixing red and yellow?
Orange
True or False: Tints are created by adding black to a color.
False
What is the term for colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel?
complementary colors
Fill in the blank: A ________ color is a color that is created by adding white to a hue.
tint
What are the three primary colors in traditional color theory?
Red, Yellow, Blue
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a warm color? A) Blue B) Green C) Red
C) Red
True or False: Color harmony refers to a pleasing arrangement of colors.
True
What is the name of the color model that uses CMYK?
subtractive color model
Fill in the blank: The ________ wheel is a circular diagram that represents colors and their relationships.
color
What does ‘hue’ refer to in color theory?
The name of a color
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is considered a neutral color? A) Blue B) Gray C) Yellow
B) Gray
True or False: Saturation refers to the brightness of a color.
False
What is the effect of adding gray to a color?
It creates a tone.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a visual representation of colors that shows their relationships.
color wheel
What color results from mixing equal parts of red and blue?
Purple
Multiple Choice: Which color is a secondary color? A) Green B) Red C) Yellow
A) Green
True or False: Color temperature categorizes colors as warm or cool.
True
What is the term for the brightness of a color?
value
