Color Theory

Violet and red are complementary colors.

• True

• False

Who invented the color wheel?

• Envato Elements

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Laura Keung

• Graphic designers

What are the secondary colors on the color wheel?

• Black, white, and gray

• Green, purple, and orange

• Red, yellow, and blue

• Cyan, magenta, and yellow

What is the difference between shade, tint, and tone?

• Shade is darker, tint is lighter, and tone is neutral

• Shade is lighter, tint is darker, and tone is vibrant

• Shade is neutral, tint is darker, and tone is lighter

• Shade is darker, tint is neutral, and tone is lighter

Michael added black to the paint for his bookshelf to create a darker blue. Michael changed the color’s:

• hue

• intensity

• temperature

• value

Brown, cream, tan, and white used together create which color harmony?

• analogous

• monochromatic

• neutral

• split-complementary

Chris and Ada paint their nursery light pink. They add yellow-green and blue-green bedding and accessories. Which color harmony are they using?

• analogous

• monochromatic

• neutral

• split-complementary

What is the purpose of color combinations?

• To determine what colors look good together

• To create a particular look or feel

• To find colors that create a pleasing effect

• All of the above

Julie's bike is a light pink color. How is this related to the color red?

• hue

• tint

• tone

• shade

Which colors are cool colors?

• Red, Yellow, Blue

• Blue, Green, Violet (Purple)

• Orange, Green, Violet

• Red, Orange, Yellow