an element of art created by the way light reflects from a surface

the lightness or darkness of an object

the brightness or dullness of a color

the color family (red, green, blue), the pure basic color itself

a circular chart that shows how different colors relate to each other

colors that do not sit on the traditional color wheel as primary or secondary hues (black, white=gray)

a style or technique that uses light values, lacks deep blacks or dark shadows and creates an airy uplifting mood

artwork where the dominant tones, colors, or values cluster heavily at the dark end of the value scale (blacks, dark browns, deep blues)

three colors that sit at equal distances apart on the color wheel, forming a perfect triangle

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Art Color Theory

Color Theory Lesson 2/26

Question	Answer
color	an element of art created by the way light reflects from a surface

primary colors	red, yellow, blue
secondary colors	orange, green, purple
value	the lightness or darkness of an object
intensity	the brightness or dullness of a color
hue	the color family (red, green, blue), the pure basic color itself
color wheel	a circular chart that shows how different colors relate to each other
neutral	colors that do not sit on the traditional color wheel as primary or secondary hues (black, white=gray)
high key	a style or technique that uses light values, lacks deep blacks or dark shadows and creates an airy uplifting mood
low key	artwork where the dominant tones, colors, or values cluster heavily at the dark end of the value scale (blacks, dark browns, deep blues)
color triads	three colors that sit at equal distances apart on the color wheel, forming a perfect triangle

Created by: jamielcoley

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