Color Theory Quiz

What are the basic properties of color?

• Hue, Value, Intensity

• Brightness, Contrast, Saturation

• Lightness, Darkness, Tone

• Shade, Tint, Depth

How many hues does the color wheel have?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 14

What are the primary colors?

• Red, Yellow, Blue

• Green, Orange, Purple

• Black, White, Grey

• Pink, Brown, Cyan

What are the secondary colors?

• Violet, Orange, Green

• Red, Blue, Yellow

• Black, White, Grey

• Pink, Brown, Cyan

How is a tone created?

• By adding Grey

• By adding White

• By adding Black

• By adding Red

What are the characteristics of warm colors?

• Warm, associated with warm things, noticeable from a distance, active and cheery

• Cool, associated with ice, recede into background

• Neutral, blend with surroundings, calm and soothing

• Dark, associated with night, mysterious and deep

What are the characteristics of cool colors?

• Associated with cool things like ice and grass, recede into background, restful and peaceful

• Warm, noticeable from a distance, active and cheery

• Neutral, blend with surroundings, calm and soothing

• Dark, associated with night, mysterious and deep

What are some things that affect color inspiration?

• Seasons, holidays, special occasions, symbolism

• Temperature, humidity, altitude

• Time of day, weather, location

• Music, literature, art

What are the characteristics of contrasting color schemes?

• Visually exciting, from distant parts on color wheel, artist determines correct proportions and placement

• Blend seamlessly, create harmony, subtle and understated

• Muted tones, create calmness, easy on the eyes

• Dark and moody, create drama, intense and bold

What are some characteristics of the complementary color scheme?

• Can vibrate when placed side by side

• Blend seamlessly, create harmony

• Muted tones, create calmness

• Dark and moody, create drama