Understanding Color Theory

What are the primary colors? List them and explain why they are considered primary.

• blue

• green

• yellow

• red

What are the 3 secondary colors?

• purple

• blue

• orange

• green

Define tertiary/intermediate colors. Provide examples of tertiary colors.

What is the color wheel? Describe its purpose in art and design.

Explain the concept of complementary colors. Give two examples.

What are analogous colors? How are they positioned on the color wheel?

What is monochromatic color scheme? Provide 3 color examples in your answer.

Describe the psychological effects of the color red. What emotions or ideas does it typically convey?

How does the color blue affect mood or perception? Provide examples of its use in art.

Sort the colors into the correct categories

Groups:

(a) Cool colors

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(b) Warm Colors

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(c) Grayscale colors

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

• White

• Purple

• Orange

• Blue-green

• Gray

• Black

• Red-Orange

• Red

• Dark Gray