Exploring Color Theory in Graphic Design

What role does color play in design and everyday life?

• It only adds aesthetic value.

• It can evoke emotions and communicate without words.

• It is not important in design.

• It only affects the mood of a room.

What is the basic concept behind color theory?

• It is a random selection of colors.

• It is a set of guidelines for combining colors.

• It is a method to create new colors.

• It is a theory about the origin of colors.

What colors are formed by mixing red and yellow?

• Green

• Blue

• Purple

• Orange

What is a color wheel?

• A palette used by artists.

• A device to create new colors.

• A circular diagram of colors arranged by their chromatic relationship.

• A tool to measure color intensity.

What does the term 'hue' refer to?

• The lightness of a color.

• The intensity of a color.

• Another word for color.

• The darkness of a color.

How is 'saturation' defined in color theory?

• The temperature of a color.

• The amount of white in a color.

• The intensity or purity of a color.

• The lightness or darkness of a color.

Which color harmony formula uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel?

• Monochromatic

• Analogous

• Triadic

• Complementary

What is a triadic color scheme?

• One color with different shades.

• Colors that are next to each other on the wheel.

• Two complementary color pairs.

• Three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel.

What should you do if colors seem to vibrate when placed next to each other?

• Ignore the effect.

• Tone down the colors by adjusting lightness, darkness, or saturation.

• Use more colors.

• Increase the saturation.

Why is readability important in design?

• It allows for more complex color schemes.

• It makes the design look more colorful.

• It ensures that the design is legible and easy on the eyes.

• It helps in using more neutral colors.