Color Theory

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Color Theory
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PRIMARY
These colors cannot be obtained by mixing other
colors. They are...
Red Yellow Blue
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SECONDARY
These colors are made by mixing equal parts of 2
primary colors. They are...
Orange Green Violet
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INTERMEDIATE
These colors are made by mixing a primary color
with a secondary color. They can also be called
tertiary.
They are named with the primary name FIRST - such
as yellow-green and blue-violet
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The Dimensions of COLOR
HUE is the name of a color
VALUE is the lightness or darkness- tints
shades
INTENSITY is the brightness or dullness
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Color Scheme . . .
A plan!!!
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MONOCHROMATIC
One color and its shades and tints
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COMPLEMENTARY
One color and its opposite
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ANALOGOUS
Colors that are side by side on the color wheel -
look harmonious
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WARM COLOR red, orange, yellow
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COOL COLORS blue, green, violet
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NAME PERIOD HOMEROOM Component
Grading for MANDALA LIST YOUR COLOR PALLET ON
THE SIDE... total
possible student teacher 1. Use of
Radial Symmetry 25 2. Use of
Analogous Color Scheme 25 3. Use of
Elements of Art - contrasting value 20
pattern, texture, shape, space, color, line
4. Use of Media Material- contrasting value
20 color pencils, compass, rulers, etc. 5.
Presentation (overall look) 10
TOTAL POINTS 100