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Color
Primary Colors
These colors are considered to be
foundation colors because they are used
to create all other colors.
Natural Colors
Red
Yellow
Blue
Secondary Colors
Equal mixture of 2 primary colors
Red + Yellow = Orange
Yellow + Blue = Green
Red + Blue = Purple
Tertiary Color
Mixture of a primary and a secondary color.
red-orange
red-violet
yellow-green
yellow-orange
blue-green
blue-violet
Complementary Colors
Two colors that are opposite each other
on the color wheel
When used together in a design they
make each other seem
brighter and more
intense.
Not On The Color Wheel
What 3 colors are not on the color wheel?
White
Black
Brown
Chroma
It measures brightness and dullness.
Value
Value refers to the lightness or darkness
of an individual hue.
It can be changed by adding black or
white to a hue.
Tint
Add white to make a color
Pink is a tint of red
Tone
Add gray to make a color dull
Dusty rose is a tone of pink
Shade
Add black to make a color darker
Burgundy is a shade of red
Monochromatic
One hue with its tints, shades and tones
ex. red, pink, mauve, burgundy.
Analogous
Three or more hues that are next to each
other on the color wheel
ex. Yellow – green, yellow & yellow – orange