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COLOR THEORY

COLOR THEORY. Color is the perceptual characteristic of light described by a color name. Specifically, color is light, and light is composed of many colors—those we see are the colors of the visual spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet (ROY G BIV) .

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COLOR THEORY

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  1. COLOR THEORY

  2. Color is the perceptual characteristic of light described by a color name. • Specifically, color is light, and light is composed of many colors—those we see are the colors of the visual spectrum: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet (ROY G BIV). • Objects absorb certain wavelengths and reflect others back to the viewer. We perceive these wavelengths as color.

  3. Shade: A hue produced by the addition of black Tint: A hue produced by the addition of white.

  4. THE COLOR WHEEL

  5. Primary Colors Secondary Colors Tertiary Colors

  6. Complementary colors cancel each other out when mixed to create dark neutrals: Complementary Colors: Those colors located opposite each other on a color wheel When used together, complementary colors become extremely vibrant and have heavy contrast. They are useful when you want to make something stand out.

  7. Analagous colors usually match extremely well, but they also create almost no contrast. They're good for very serene-feeling designs and artwork where you want viewers to feel comfortable. Analogous Colors: Those colors located close together on a color wheel

  8. Warm Colors: Colors such as red, yellow, and orange. These colors evoke warmth because they remind us of things like the sun or fire. Cool Colors: Colors like blue, green, and purple (violet). These colors evoke a cool feeling because they remind us of things like water or grass.

  9. Neutral colors: In color theory, a color that is neither warm nor cool. Neutral colors result from the combination of two complementary colors (e.g., red and green, blue and orange, and yellow and purple).

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