Color Theory

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Violet and red are complementary colors.

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False

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Who invented the color wheel?

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Sir Isaac Newton

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What are the secondary colors on the color wheel?

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Green, purple, and orange

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What is the difference between shade, tint, and tone?

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Shade is darker, tint is lighter, and tone is neutral.

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Michael added black to the paint for his bookshelf to create a darker blue. Michael changed the color’s:

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value

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Brown, cream, tan, and white used together create which color harmony?

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neutral

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Chris and Ada paint their nursery light pink. They add yellow-green and blue-green bedding and accessories. Which color harmony are they using?

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split-complementary

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What is the purpose of color combinations?

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To determine what colors look good together, to create a particular look or feel, and to find colors that create a pleasing effect.

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Julie's bike is a light pink color. How is this related to the color red?

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tint

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Which colors are cool colors? Options: Red, Yellow, Blue; Orange, Green, Violet; Red, Orange, Yellow; Blue, Green, Violet (Purple)

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Blue, Green, Violet (Purple)