Colour Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What are the primary colours?
A
Red, blue and yellow
2
Q
What are the secondary colours?
A
Green, purple and orange
3
Q
Where can you find complementary/contrasting colours?
A
Opposite each other on the colour wheel, eg. purple and yellow
4
Q
What is hue?
A
The actual colour you see eg. red
5
Q
What is associated with the colour red?
A
- Love
- Warning
- Anger
- Flushed Cheeks
- Raised Blood Pressure
6
Q
What does the colour red represent in China?
A
Happiness and Prosperity
7
Q
What is associated with the colour blue?
A
- Calming
- Natural colour - sky
- Intelligence
- Unity
It is widely used in packaging/signs
8
Q
What is associated with the colour yellow?
A
- Sunshine
- Happiness
- Joy
- Warmth
- Being cheerful
9
Q
What is associated with the colour purple?
A
- Royalty/Nobility
- Luxury
- Wealth
- Faith
The colour purple is said to boost creativity
10
Q
What is associated with the colour green?
A
- Growth/renewal
- Environmental
- Envy/Jealousy
- Balance/Harmony
11
Q
What is associated with the colour orange?
A
- Warmth
- Vibrant
- Energy
- Good Health
- Citrus
- Sun
- Intensity
