Colour Theory Flashcards

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What is a tint?

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A tint is a pure colour mixed with white (e.g. red and white make pink).

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What is a shade?

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A shade is the result of a pure colour mixed with black (e.g. blue and black make navy blue).

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What does patina refer to in colour theory?

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The patina identifies the surface texture of the described colour.

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What is tone in relation to colour?

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Tone is a general term used to describe a tint or shade.

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What does hue describe?

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The hue describes the position of a colour on the colour wheel and is often synonymous with what we refer to as colour.

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What is value in colour theory?

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The value describes lightness and darkness; it is the measurement of the brightness of a colour.

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What does intensity refer to?

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The intensity describes brightness, saturation or impact; saturation is the degree of purity of a hue, indicating how pale or strong a colour is.