28.5 Color Wheel and Color Theory

Who invented the color wheel and in what year?

• Isaac Newton in 1666

• Leonardo da Vinci in 1502

• Johannes Itten in 1920

• Claude Monet in 1875

What is the main purpose of the color wheel in color theory?

• To show the relationship between colors

• To measure the brightness of colors

• To create new colors from scratch

• To display famous artworks

Why do artists and designers use color harmonies?

• To create a particular look or feel

• To increase the price of their artwork

• To make colors less visible

• To avoid using the color wheel

What is a monochromatic color combination?

• Three shades, tones, and tints of one base color

• Two colors on opposite sides of the color wheel

• Colors that form a triangle on the color wheel

• A mix of primary and secondary colors

How does the RGB color wheel differ from the RYB color wheel in terms of use?

• RGB is designed for online use, while RYB is used for paint colors

• RYB is used for online use, while RGB is for paint colors

• Both are used only for print media

• RGB is only for black and white images

Which of the following best describes an analogous color scheme?

• Three colors that are side by side on the color wheel

• Three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel

• Two colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel

• Four colors that form a rectangle on the color wheel

What is a recommended way to balance an analogous color scheme?

• Use all colors equally

• Choose one dominant color and use the others as accents

• Use only two of the colors

• Mix the colors together to create a new color

Explain why an analogous color scheme can be overwhelming and how to avoid this issue.

• Because the colors are too similar; avoid by using only one color

• Because the colors are too different; avoid by mixing them together

• Because using all colors equally can be overwhelming; avoid by choosing one dominant color and using the others as accents

• Because the colors are not on the color wheel; avoid by choosing random colors

Which color scheme consists of three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel and creates bold, vibrant palettes?

• Triadic

• Monochromatic

• Analogous

• Complementary

If you want a high contrast color scheme that is more versatile than complementary colors, which scheme should you choose?

• Triadic

• Monochromatic

• Tetradic

• Analogous