Elements and Principles of Design

Black, white, and gray don't appear on the color wheel because they have no hue.

• True

• False

A harmonious design is one in which every item fits well with others.

• harmonious

• three-dimensional

• balanced

• rhythmic

Mixing unequal parts of two primary colors creates secondary colors.

• True

• False

To increase the intensity of a color, you should mix the color with its complement.

• True

• False

To create a unified look, many designers believe that one color, called a signature color, should run throughout a home.

• True

• False

The sequence of colors on a color wheel is a random one.

• True

• False

If all the light is reflected off an object, the object looks white.

• True

• False

Mixing other colors cannot create the primary colors red, yellow, and blue.

• True

• False

Moods typically associated with red are boldness, excitement, and nervousness.

• True

• False

Colors that relate in a pleasing and satisfying way when viewed together are said to have color harmony.

• True

• False