Understanding Color Theory

What is color theory?

• The study of how colors affect human emotions

• The study of how colors interact with each other

• The study of how colors are created

• The study of how colors are perceived by the human eye

What are primary colors?

• Colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors

• Colors that are commonly used in design

• Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel

• Colors that are created by mixing other colors

What is saturation?

• The darkness or lightness of a color

• The intensity or vividness of a color

• The combination of two colors

• The range of colors in a color scheme

What is a monochromatic color scheme?

• A color scheme that uses colors next to each other on the color wheel

• A color scheme that uses one color or hue

• A color scheme that uses opposite colors on the color wheel

• A color scheme that uses three evenly spaced colors on the color wheel

What is the purpose of neutral colors in design?

• To create contrast with other colors

• To make the design more vibrant

• To balance the design and make other colors stand out

• To create a calming effect