Color Theory

Hue and Value "Hue" is the specific name of a color, red, yellow, blue (primary colors). ”Value” refers to the lightness or darkness of the color, not to its specific hue.

Red Hue- 9 Values

Tint and Shade Adding white to a color produces a "tint" a lighter version of the hue. Using black or a color's compliment to darken the color produces a "shade" of that color.

Color Values

The Color Wheel

PRIMARY COLORS These are the 3 pigment colors that can not be mixed or formed by any combination of other colors. All other colors are derived from these 3 hues YELLOW, RED, BLUE

SECONDARY COLORS These are the three colors formed by mixing the primary colors. ORANGE, VIOLET, GREEN secondary

INTERMEDIATE OR TERTIARY COLORS Intermediate colors are the result of mixing a primary color with a secondary color Yellow Orange 2. Red Orange3. Red Violet 4. Blue Violet 5. Blue Green6. Yellow Green

Yellow Orange Red Orange Red Red Violet Orange Violet Blue Violet Blue Blue Green Green Yellow Green Yellow

Color Harmony “Color Schemes” are groupings of colors that are pleasing to the eye when they are combined Colors schemes can have: high contrast low contrast color balance

Complementary Colors The high contrast of complementary colors This color scheme must be managed well so it is not jarring Complementary colors work well when you want something to stand out.

6 Complementary Color Schemes

A color scheme based on complementary colors

Triadic Color Schemes A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color are: harmonious vibrant

To use a triadic harmony successfully: Balance colors - let one color dominate and use the two others for accent.

Intensity The brightness or dullness of colors

Triad Color Scheme (1)

Triadic Color Scheme (2)

Triadic Color Scheme (3)

Triadic Color Scheme (4)

Color Temperature Warm colors are vivid and energetic, and tend to advance in space. Cool colors give an impression of calm, and create a soothing impression.

Two of the colors on the color wheel are interchangeable and can be categorized as either warm or cool– which colors? Draw a star next to those 2 colors on your sheet.

Analogous Colors Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs.

Analogous color schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Analogous Color Scheme- 1

Analogous Color Scheme- 2

Analogous Color Scheme-3

What now? You will be working on painting and blending colors to complete the worksheet You will practice creating value scales of multiple colors