Understanding Color Chapter 9 Primary Colors Red Yellow

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Understanding Color Chapter 9

Understanding Color Chapter 9

Primary Colors • Red, Yellow, Blue – Basic colors from which all other colors

Primary Colors • Red, Yellow, Blue – Basic colors from which all other colors are made – Can NOT be made from combining any colors – Equally spaced on the color wheel

Secondary Colors • Green, Orange, Violet (Purple) – Equally spaced on the color wheel

Secondary Colors • Green, Orange, Violet (Purple) – Equally spaced on the color wheel – Made by combining 2 primary colors • Blue + Yellow = Green • Red + Yellow = Orange • Red + Blue = Violet

Tertiary Colors • Made by combining a primary color and a secondary color –

Tertiary Colors • Made by combining a primary color and a secondary color – Ex. —Red + Orange = Red-Orange – Ex. —Blue + Violet = Blue-Violet

Value • Lightness or darkness of a color – Add white to lighten a

Value • Lightness or darkness of a color – Add white to lighten a color = tint • Pastels—light pink, mint green, baby blue – Add black to darken a color = shade • Navy blue, brown (shade of orange)

Intensity • Brightness or dullness of a color – Bright = jewel tones •

Intensity • Brightness or dullness of a color – Bright = jewel tones • Emerald green, ruby red – Dull colors (not necessarily boring or drab) = Softer, muted, subdued • Dusty rose, khaki green – Reduce intensity dull =add gray

Neutrals • Black & White – NOT colors – Not on the color wheel

Neutrals • Black & White – NOT colors – Not on the color wheel • Gray – Combination of black and white – Beige and brown are sometimes considered neutrals, but are not true neutrals

Color Schemes

Color Schemes

Monochromatic • One color • Different tints and shades • Example: Light blue, dark

Monochromatic • One color • Different tints and shades • Example: Light blue, dark blue

Analagous • 3 -4 colors next to each other on the color wheel •

Analagous • 3 -4 colors next to each other on the color wheel • Examples: • Red, red-violet, violet • Blue, green, yellow

Triad • 3 colors EVENLY spaced on the color wheel • Common examples/uses: Primary

Triad • 3 colors EVENLY spaced on the color wheel • Common examples/uses: Primary colors (red, blue, yellow) or secondary colors (green, orange, purple)

Complementary • 2 colors opposite one another on the color wheel • Examples: •

Complementary • 2 colors opposite one another on the color wheel • Examples: • Red/green • Yellow/purple • Blue/orange

Split Complementary • One color + the two colors on either side of its

Split Complementary • One color + the two colors on either side of its complement • Example: • Red, Yellow-green, Blue-green • Blue-violet, Orange, Yellow

Neutral • Black, White, Gray—mix of black and white • In fashion, may also

Neutral • Black, White, Gray—mix of black and white • In fashion, may also include brown and beige

Neutral with an Accent • Any neutral + color (usually one, but may be

Neutral with an Accent • Any neutral + color (usually one, but may be more)

REVIEW! Color Photo Hunt with a Partner

REVIEW! Color Photo Hunt with a Partner

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