Color Theory Basics
What are the 3 primary colors?
Answer: Red, Blue, Yellow
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel are called what?
Answer: Complementary colors
Which color grabs attention and is linked to strong emotions?
RED or YELLOW
Coca-Cola is almost always associated with which color?
RED
What two primary colors make green?
BLUE AND YELLOW
Colors created by mixing two primary colors are called what?
Secondary colors
Colors next to each other on the color wheel are called what?
Analogous colors
Which color is linked to calmness, trust, and reliability?
BLUE
Starbucks uses which two main colors in its logo?
Green and White
Which color scheme would you use to create a feeling of peace and calm?
COOL COLORS
(BLUE GREEN PURPLE)
What do we call a lighter version of a color created by adding white?
Tint
Reds, oranges, and yellows are part of what group of colors?
Warm Colors
Which color represents money, growth, and nature in branding?
GREEN
Cheerios packaging often uses which cheerful color?
YELLOW
A Halloween design often uses black and orange. What type of scheme is this?
Answer: Complementary
What is the pure form of a color (without tint, shade, or tone) called?
HUE
Blues, greens, and purples are part of what group of colors?
Cool colors
Which color is associated with luxury, royalty, and imagination?
PURPLE
Technology companies like IBM, Dell, and Facebook commonly use which color to show trust?
BLUE
A company wants to appear safe, trustworthy, and environmentally friendly. What color should they use?
GREEN
Mixing a primary with a secondary creates what type of color?
Tertiary colors
A design that uses different tints and shades of the same color is what scheme?
Answer: Monochromatic
Which color represents simplicity, purity, and fresh starts?
WHITE
Luxury brands like Chanel and Prada often use which color to show elegance and sophistication?
BLACK
If a designer wants a bold and energetic look, what two colors could they pair together?
Red + Yellow (warm colors) OR Red + Orange