Color Theory Concepts and Terminology

Front

Several values of one color; using one color with its tints and shades is called ___

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Monochromatic

Front

____ are two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

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Complementary

Front

A pure color that cannot be made by mixing other colors but can be used to mix other colors is called ____.

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Primary

Front

___colors use three or more colors that are in the same color family and are situated next to each other on the color wheel.

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Analogous

Front

A ____ is a change made in a hue by adding black; darker version of a color.

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Shade

Front

All colors on the red side of the spectrum are _____ and _____.

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Warm & Stimulating

Front

Three colors that are an equal distance apart on the color wheel and form a regular triangle, are called ____.

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Triadic

Front

A color, which is not found on the color wheel and may not be made from those colors are called ____. Ex. White, black, grays, brown

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Neutral

Front

Colors that are on the blue-green end of the spectrum are ____ and ____.

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Cool & Relaxing

Front

A color that can be made by mixing equal amounts of a primary and a secondary color is called a(n) _____

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Intermediate