Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Color - B. Ghicondey

Color Terms

QuestionAnswer
How do you perceive white? All wavelengths are reflected back to the eye.
How do you perceive black? No wavelengths are reflected back to the eye.
What is hue? The color itself - each has a different reflected wavelength of light.
What are the primary colors? Red, Blue, Yellow.
What are the secondary colors? Orange, Purple, Green.
What are the tertiary colors? Red-Violet, Blue-Violet, Blue-Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow-Orange, Red-Orange. (Intermediate Colors)
What is a saturated color? Full colors without black or white added.
What three groups make up the color wheel? Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary colors.
What is a tint? A saturated color mixed with pure white.
What is a shade? A saturated color mixed with pure black.
What are three colors considered to be warm colors? Red, Orange, Yellow.
What are three colors considered to be cool colors? Green, Blue, Violet.
What are the five neutral colors? Black, White, Gray, Brown, Tan.
What are the six types of color harmonies? Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary, Triadic, Split-Complementary, Neutral.
What is a monochromatic color harmony? Using tints and shades of only one hue.
What is an analogous color harmony? Using three or more colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
What is a complementary color harmony? Using two colors directly across from each other on the color wheel. (Can also have double-complementary.)
What is a triadic color harmony? Three colors that are located within equal distance of each other.
What is a split complementary scheme? Using any color and the two colors located next to that color's complement.
What is a neutral color scheme? Any combination of blacks, whites, grays, browns and tans. (Can also have accented neutral - one color introduced.)
Created by: bghicondey
Popular Graphic Arts sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards