There are 16 vocabulary words you will write down. They are underlined! Make sure you have the complete definition. Color COLOR THEORY is the study of color and Theory how it relates to each other. COLOR – a sensation produced by different wavelengths of light HUE – a synonym for color

The colors we see are light waves absorbed or reflected by everything around us. In nature, a rainbow is white light that is broken apart by the moisture in the air. The Color Wheel A COLOR WHEEL is used to show how visible colors are related. Primary, secondary, and complementary colors are organized on a circular chart. Color wheels help artists remember how to mix paint and are a useful tool when picking the right color scheme for your artwork. A COLOR SCHEME is an arrangement or combination of chosen colors. Primary Colors

The PRIMARY COLORS are red, blue and yellow and cannot be made from other colors.

The word primary means “being first in time or sequence”. Red, yellow and blue are the first colors to use when making a color wheel which is why they are called the primary colors. Secondary Colors

The SECONDARY COLORS are purple, green and orange.

The word secondary means “second in rank or importance”. Purple, orange and green are the result of mixing the primary colors, which means they come second. Tertiary Colors TERTIARY COLORS are created when mixing a secondary color with its neighboring primary color. The word tertiary means “to be third in rank, order or sequence”. Complementary Colors COMPLEMENTARY COLORS are colors that are opposite of each other on the color wheel.

• The high contrast of complementary colors creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation. This color scheme must be managed well.

• Complementary colors are tricky to use in large doses, but work well when you want something to stand out. red + green yellow + purple orange + blue Warm and Cool Colors The color wheel can be divided in half with warm colors on one side and cool colors on the other. WARM COLORS are yellows, oranges and reds.

COOL COLORS are purples, blues and greens. NEUTRAL COLORS are white, black, gray and brown (silver and gold)

TINTS (+ white) A TINT is created by mixing white to any color. SHADES (+ black) A SHADE is created by mixing black to any color. TONES (+ gray) A TONE is created by mixing gray to any color. Monochromatic Color Schemes

MONOCHROMATIC COLORS are all the variations (tints, tones, and shades) of a single color. www.design-seeds.com is a website that shows color schemes pulled from photography What types of color schemes did these interior designers use for each room? What types of complementary: purple and yellow color schemes complementary: blue and orange did these interior designers use for each room?

neutral: brown and tan neutral: black, white, silver Color in Fashion Color in Cosmetology Something to think about… Think about how color choices change the mood or feeling of your artwork. Artwork can be more meaningful and interesting when a specific color scheme is used.