Color Theory Quiz

What is a primary color?

• A color that can be made by mixing other colors

• A color that cannot be made by mixing other colors

• A color that is made by mixing two secondary colors

• A color that is made by mixing one primary and one secondary color

What does 'Intensity' mean in terms of color?

• The name of the color

• The color's level of lightness or darkness

• How pure the color is

• How warm or cool the color is

What does 'Temperature' describe in color?

• The name of the color

• The color's level of lightness or darkness

• How pure the color is

• How warm or cool the color is

How many basic qualities does color have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the complementary color of violet?

• Yellow

• Orange

• Red

• Green

What is the term for a color mixed with grey?

• Tint

• Shade

• Tone

• Primary

Which color is directly opposite to red on the color wheel?

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

• Violet

What is the result of mixing yellow and blue?

• Green

• Orange

• Violet

• Red

Which color is a mix of red and violet?

• Red-Violet

• Blue-Green

• Yellow-Orange

• Yellow-Green

Red, Yellow, & Blue are the "building blocks" of all color. What are these three colors also referred to as?

• Tertiary Colors
• Secondary Colors
• Primary Colors
• Complementary Colors