Color Theory

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COLOR

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It is the reflection of light from pigmented surface transmitted to the brain by the eyes.

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Color Wheel

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A tool used by designers to study the relationships of colors & their harmonies with each other.

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Primary colors: RO, YO, YG, BG, BV, RV; Red, Yellow, Blue; Orange, Violet, Green

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Red, Yellow, Blue

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Secondary Colors

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Orange, Violet, Green

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Intermediate Colors / Tertiary Colors: RO, YO, YG, BG, BV, RV

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RO, YO, YG, BG, BV, RV

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Hue

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Quality which gives a color its name

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Value

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Lightness/darkness of color by adding neutrals (black/white)

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Shade

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Adding black to a hue

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Intensity

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Brightness/dullness of an artwork

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Tint

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Adding white to a hue