Post #7

Describe white light? 

A: White light is the light from the sun and it is made of all colors.How do we see color if objects "have no color of their own"?

A: Light that shines on them consists of colors that are then reflected off the object, allowing us to see color on the object. The electromagnetic spectrum is also one of the factors that allows us to see color in objects. 
What seven colors result when white light is refracted through a prism? 

A: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and VioletDescribe hue? 

A: Hue is the pure color of a color.

What happens with white? 

A: White is created from all colors of the visible spectrum. 
What happens with black?

A: Black is the absence of light. 
How color is perceived depends on what?

A: Depending on light wavelengths, colors can be perceived in many different ways.
What is a color wheel? 

A: A color wheel is a wheel of color that organizes color and shows the relationship of each other 
What are primary colors? Name them?

A: Primary colors are colors that cannot be made from any other color and are only found in nature. Red, Yellow, and Blue.
What are secondary colors? Name them? 

A: Secondary colors are colors that are formed from primary colors. Orange, Purple, and Green.

What are tertiary colors? Name them? 

A: Tertiary colors are colors that are formed from secondary colors. Yellow-orange, Red-orange, red-purple, blue-purple, blue-green, and yellow-green. 
What are neutral colors? How can they be created? 

A: Neutral colors are earth-toned colors that are not usually on the color wheel and can be created by mixing complementary colors. 

How can a neutral color help a design?

A: They can help rest the viewers eyes or lead them to a focal point. 
What are complementary colors? Name them? 

A: Complementary colors are colors opposite on the color wheel. Yellow/Purple, Blue/Orange, Red/Green
What is color value? 

A: Color Value is the brightness of a color.
What is a shade? 

A: Shade is a darker hue of a certain color by mixing black. 
What is a tint?

A: Tint is a lighter hue of a certain color by mixing white. 
What is saturation/intensity?

A: Saturation/intensity is how pale or strong a color is. 
What happens when you mix complementary colors together? 

A: The resulting product is a neutral color.
What is a color scheme? 

A: A color scheme is the colors of colors in a design
Describe a monochromatic color scheme? 

A: A monochromatic color scheme is a color scheme that consists of tints and shades of one color. 
Describe an analogous color scheme? 

A: An analogous color scheme is a color scheme of three colors next to each other on the color wheel
Describe a complementary color scheme?

A: A complementary color scheme is a color scheme of colors opposite to one another on a color wheel. 
Describe a split-complementary color scheme? 

A: A split-complementary color scheme is a color scheme in which one complementary color is omitted in the pair and colors of each side of it are used instead. 
Describe a triadic color scheme? 

A: A triadic color scheme is one in which that colors on the color wheel form a triangle. 
What colors are considered to be warm colors? 

A: Red, Orange, Yellow, Brown, and Tan 
Describe the psychology of a warm color scheme?

A: Makes the audience feel more comfortable.
What colors are considered to be cool colors? 

A: Blue, Green, Purple
Describe the psychology of a cool color scheme?

A: Makes audience feel calm.  
Why is important to consider which colors are being used within a design?

A: Colors can help an image give of a certain mood.