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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