Color Theory Test Study Guide

1. Green, Orange, & Violet are created after mixing two Primary colors together. What are these colors also referred to as?

• Primary Colors

• Secondary Colors

• Analogous Colors

• Warm Colors

2. These colors are created after mixing a Primary and a Secondary color together:

• Analogous Colors

• Tertiary Colors

• Complementary Colors

• Warm Colors

3. These colors are opposite from each other on the color wheel:

• Tertiary Colors

• Primary Colors

• Analogous Colors

• Complementary Colors

4. Three colors beside each other on the color wheel are also known as: 

• Analogous Colors

• Secondary Colors

• Cool Colors

• Complementary Colors

5. Reds, Yellows, and Oranges depict feelings of heat, passion, and intensity. These colors are also known as:

• Cool Colors

• Primary Colors

• Secondary Colors

• Warm Colors

6. Blues, Greens, and Violets depict feelings of coolness, relaxation, and zen. These colors are also known as: 

• Warm Colors

• Cool Colors

• Tertiary Colors

• Analogous Colors

7. What is the complementary color of yellow?

• Green

• Orange

• Violet

• Red

8. Which of the colors listed below is NOT a warm color?

• Red-Orange

• Yellow

• Blue-Violet

• Yellow-Orange

9. Red, Yellow, & Blue are the "building blocks" of all color. What are these three colors also referred to as?

• Tertiary Colors

• Secondary Colors

• Primary Colors

• Complementary Colors

10. What two colors would you mix to create Green?

• Red and Yellow

• Red and Blue

• Blue and Yellow

• Blue and Violet