Basic Color Theory Quiz

What are the primary colors that are the color wheel foundation?

• Red, Green, Blue

• Yellow, Orange, Violet

• Red, Yellow, Blue

• Green, Blue, Violet

What colors are considered the purest on the color wheel and are not made from mixing?

• Orange, Red, Violet

• Yellow, Blue, Green

• Red, Yellow, Blue

• Green, Orange, Violet

How are secondary colors like green, orange, and violet created?

• By mixing two secondary colors

• By mixing one primary and one secondary color

• By mixing three primary colors

• By mixing two primary colors

What are tertiary colors created by mixing?

• One primary and one secondary color

• Three primary colors

• Two primary colors

• Two secondary colors

What is the relationship between colors represented on?

• A color chart

• A color wheel

• A color palette

• A color spectrum

What are harmonious combinations of colors called?

• Color blends

• Color patterns

• Color schemes

• Color mixes

What color scheme does have two colors opposite from each other on the color wheel?

• Square

• Complimentary

• Analogous

• Triadic

What are the three controlling variables of color creation?

• Hue, Saturation, Brightness

• Hue, Value, Saturation

• Red, Green, Blue

• Value, Saturation, Brightness

What does the value variable represent in color theory?

• The color saturation

• The difference from White

• The relative lightness or darkness of a color

• The intensity of a color

By understanding the basic principles of color theory, what can become easier?

• Designing buildings

• Choosing the right colors for projects

• Applying makeup

• Creating music