Color Theory Flashcard

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According to the image, what is a tint?

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A lighter version of a color by adding white.

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What is a shade as defined in the image?

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A darker version of a color by adding black or a darker complementary color.

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What are analogous colors according to the image?

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Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel with a single color in common

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What is the primary color scheme?

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The scheme that includes only the three primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.

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What does the term 'complementary colors' refer to?

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Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel

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What is a 'secondary color'?

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A color created by mixing two primary colors in equal proportions.

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What is the result of mixing a primary color with its nearest secondary color?

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A tertiary color

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What does the term 'monochromatic' refer to in color theory?

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A color scheme using various shades, tints, and intensities of a single color

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What are 'warm' colors in color theory?

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Colors that evoke a sense of warmth, like red, orange, and yellow

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What is the significance of 'tertiary colors' in color theory?

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Colors formed by mixing a primary color with a secondary color