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Color. Primary Colors. - Red, Yellow, Blue cannot be created by mixing other colors. Secondary Colors. Orange, Green, Purple made by mixing two primary colors. Tertiary Colors. Also known as Intermediate colors; created by combining a primary color with a neighboring secondary color
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Primary Colors - Red, Yellow, Blue cannot be created by mixing other colors
Secondary Colors Orange, Green, Purple made by mixing two primary colors
Tertiary Colors Also known as Intermediate colors; created by combining a primary color with a neighboring secondary color Blue-green, red-orange, etc.
Neutral Colors White, Black, Gray, Brown not on the wheel
Value: the amount of black or white • Adding white to a hue raises it’s value, or lightens it. The result is a tint, a hue above normal color. • Blue • Adding black to a hue lowers it’s value, or darkens it. The result is a shade, a hue below it’s normal value. • Blue
Intensity refers to brightness or dullness of a color; purity and strength are other terms for intensity. Pink, pink, pink
Hue specific name of a color; the feature of color that makes one color different from others. Each color on the wheel is a hue, neutral colors are not on the wheel because they have no hue.
Pigment substances that absorb some light rays and reflect others
Color Schemes • There are certain groups of colors that work together very well…they might be referred to as Color Schemes. • Make sure when using color schemes to select colors that you like. • There are some basic color schemes that have worked well for many years…
Monochromatic • A color scheme using one color, and tints, tones and shades of that color.
Analogous • A color scheme using colors next to each other on the color wheel. Note that even though these are very bright hues of 5 colors next to each other on the color wheel, that they are analogous, even though they are bright.
Complementary • A color scheme using colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Note again that even though the colors are dulled red and green, they are still complementary.
Triad • A color scheme using three colors equal distance from each other on the color wheel.
Neutral • A color scheme using whites, blacks, grays and beiges.
Warm Colors • Colors on the warm side of the spectrum…red, yellow, orange.
Cool Colors • Colors on the cool side of the spectrum…blue, violet, green.
Choosing Color Schemes… • Select your favorite color • Add to an established color scheme • Select colors based on the feelings or mood you wish to create. • Evaluate parts of the room that cannot be changed, then consider color choices that will complement existing furnishings. • Select colors that complement a particular work of art (quilt, favorite picture, etc.) • Select colors that complement a chosen fabric or wallpaper.