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2.01 Color Theory

TermDefinition
Hue The pure color at the base of all variations of a color
Value Describes the lightness or darkness of a color
Tint Lighter value of a hue created by adding white
Shade Darker value of a hue created by adding black
Intensity or Saturation Describes the brightness or dullness of a color. Hues are at full intensity
Tone The duller or desaturated version of a hue created by adding gray
Color wheel A diagram of the spectrum of hues in a continuous circle representing their relationship to each other
Primary colors The three hues red, yellow, and blue which form the foundation of the color wheel and from which all other hues are made
Secondary colors Hues created by mixing two primary hues
Tertiary colors Hues created by mixing a primary hue and a secondary hue
Cool colors The colors from green through blue to violet on the color wheel. These colors remind us of water and sky. They seem to recede and are calming and soothing
Warm colors The colors from yellow through orange to red on the color wheel. These colors remind us of sun and fire. They seem to advance and are energizing
Color scheme A choice of colors to be used in combination
Color harmony Color combinations based on color wheel relationships which are widely considered to create pleasing and balanced color schemes
Analogous colors Hues located next to each other on the color wheel
Complementary colors Hues located opposite each other on the color wheel
Neutrals (achromatic Colors with no hue; such as black, white, gray, brown, tan, ivory, beige
Monochromatic Refers to only one color including its variations in value and intensity
Metamerism Occurs when a color appears different under one light source than it does under another
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