Color Theory Worksheet

Please read the materials listed below and answer the following questions:

• Color Theory Intro: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/index.php
• Color Wheel: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/color-wheel.php
• Color Combinations: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/color-combos.php
• Tints, Shades & Neutrals: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/tints_shades_neutrals.php
• Emotional Content: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/emotional-content.php
• Color Meaning: http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html
• Color Physiology:  http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/color-theory/color-psychology-quick-reference-cards.13826.html

Please type out answers in complete sentences.  You may paraphrase.  Please do NOT copy and paste definitions. 

1. Define hue:  distinguishes one color from another
2. Define value:  the lightness or darkness of a color
3. Define saturation: the brightness of a color
4. How many colors are available on our computers?  millions
5. Define secondary color:  two primaries mixes together
6. Define tertiary color:  a primary plus a nearby secondary
7. Define complementary colors:  colors that sit on opposite sides of the color wheel
8. What are the primary colors in Photoshop?  Red, green, and blue
9. What are the secondary colors in Photoshop?  Cyan, magenta, and yellow
10. Define subtractive color model:  based on how inks mix together to create black
11. Define additive color model:  based on the way light mixes on a computer screen to where when you mix colors it creates white
12. Is RGB additive or subtractive? additive
13. Is CMYK additive or subtractive?  subtractive
14. What is the RGB color model used for? Computer screens
15. What is the CMYK color model used for?  Prints using ink
16. Define analogous colors: colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel
17. Define tint: when white is mixed with a pure color
18. Define shade:  when black is mixed with a pure  color
19. Define neutral: combination of complementary colors
20. What can be said in general about warm colors? They tend to jump out and are prominent
21. What can be said in general about cool colors?  Tend to recede
22. What color is associated with stability? blue
23. What color symbolizes royalty? purple
24. What is the color of cleanliness? white
25. What color symbolizes freshness? yellow
26. Which colors are associated with joy? yellow
27. What color symbolizes passion and danger?  red
28. Dark red is associated with: vigor, willpower, rage, courage
29. Reddish-brown is associated with: harvest and fall
30. Dark orange is associated with: deceit and distrust
31. Gold is associated with: prestige, wisdom and wealth
32. Yellow is associated with: joy, happiness, and energy
33. Dark green is associated with:  ambition, greed, and jealousy
34. Olive green is associated with: peace
35. Light blue is associated with: health, healing, tranquility and softness
36.  Dark purple is associated with: gloom and frustration
37. Why is the use of color important in graphic Design? Graphic design is about conveying a message or feeling, and the color itself brings forth strong feelings, so using the right colors can make a message much more meaningful and effective.