Color Theory

What are primary colors?

• Red, Blue, Yellow

• Green, Orange, Purple

What is a monochromatic color scheme?

• A color scheme that uses three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel.

• A color scheme that uses variations in lightness and saturation of a single color.

What does "shade" refer to in color theory? How is it created?

• A shade is created by adding black to a color, making it darker.

• A shade is created by adding white to a color, making it lighter.

What is a triadic color scheme?

• A triadic color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel.

• A triadic color scheme uses any three colors that are adjacent on the color wheel.

What is the psychological effect of the color red?

• • Red is often associated with excitement, passion, and energy.

• Red is typically associated with calmness and serenity.

What is color contrast, and why is it important in design?

• Color contrast is when two colors are similar, making them blend together for a unified look.

• Color contrast refers to the difference in lightness or darkness between two colors, which helps to make elements stand out and enhances readability.

What is an analogous color scheme?

• An analogous color scheme involves colors that are next to each other on the color wheel, like blue, blue-green, and green.

• An analogous color scheme uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What is the difference between RGB and CMYK color models?

• • RGB is used for printing and combines Red, Green, and Blue ink, while CMYK is used for digital screens and combines Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black light.

• RGB is used for digital screens and combines Red, Green, and Blue light, while CMYK is used for printing and combines Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black ink.

Warm colors, such as red, orange, and yellow, tend to recede in composition, making them appear further away.

• True

• False

The color blue is often associated with calmness and stability.

• True

• False