Color Theory
Color Theory
Red is a warm color; it's also a ______________ color
Primary
Another Word for Color
Hue
red + yellow=
orange
Adding black to a color
Shade
This diagram shows the relationships between colors
Color Wheel
Purple is a cool color; it's also a _____________ color
secondary
Three basic colors that can't be made by mixing colors, but when mixed make a variety of colors
Primary Colors
orange+yellow=
yellow orange
Adding Grey to a color
tone
red, yellow, and orange are this type of color
warm colors
This tertiary color sits between violet and red on the color wheel
red violet
Tertiary colors
violet+blue=
blue violet
Adding white to a color
tint
blue, green, and violet are these colors
cool colors
red and green
yellow and purple
blue and orange are all called this
Complimentary Colors
when you mix two primary colors together
Secondary Colors
blue+red=
violet
red+white= this popular tint
Pink
The basic color wheel divided down the middle is
red green
orange blue
yellow purple
making these types of colors
warm and colors
blue, blue green, and green
red, red orange, and orange
when on the color wheel are called this
blue+yellow=
green
Adding black to blue makes this popular shade without enlisting you in it
Navy