Color Theory Quiz

What is the purpose of color theory?

• To mix colors randomly

• To select balanced color combinations

• To create black and white designs

• To avoid using colors in design

What is at the heart of color theory?

• Color wheel

• Colorful patterns

• Colorful clothing

• Colorful paintings

Which colors are considered primary colors?

• Red, green, purple

• Yellow, blue, orange

• Green, purple, orange

• Red, yellow, blue

How are secondary colors created?

• By mixing primary and secondary colors

• By mixing complementary colors

• By mixing primary and tertiary colors

• By mixing analogous colors

Where do tertiary colors exist on the color wheel?

• Between primary and secondary colors

• At the center of the color wheel

• At the edges of the color wheel

• Next to complementary colors

What are complementary colors?

• Colors that are similar in shade

• Colors that form a triangular shape

• Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

• Colors that sit directly across from each other on the color wheel

How are analogous colors defined?

• Colors that form a triangular shape

• Colors that are similar in shade

• Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

• Colors that sit directly across from each other on the color wheel

What are triadic colors?

• Colors spaced equally apart on the color wheel

• Colors that sit directly across from each other on the color wheel

• Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

• Colors that are similar in shade

What is the benefit of using color wheel relationships in design?

• To use only primary colors

• To limit creativity

• To make informed decisions about color choices

• To confuse viewers

What is the main function of the color wheel?

• To use only primary colors

• To confuse viewers

• To limit creativity

• To show relationships between different colors