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What does CMYK struggle to reproduce compared to RGB?
What does CMYK struggle to reproduce compared to RGB?
Which type of photoreceptors in the retina respond mainly to low light conditions?
Which type of photoreceptors in the retina respond mainly to low light conditions?
What visual phenomenon occurs when our brain interprets stable colors despite changing light conditions?
What visual phenomenon occurs when our brain interprets stable colors despite changing light conditions?
What facilitates the reproduction of colors using just three pigments on paper?
What facilitates the reproduction of colors using just three pigments on paper?
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When using the Eyedropper tool, what can you sample to find the complementary color?
When using the Eyedropper tool, what can you sample to find the complementary color?
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What does hue refer to in color theory?
What does hue refer to in color theory?
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What is the purpose of saturation in color?
What is the purpose of saturation in color?
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Which color model is used for on-screen images?
Which color model is used for on-screen images?
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How can colors achieve harmony in design?
How can colors achieve harmony in design?
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What does the value of a color indicate?
What does the value of a color indicate?
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What does CMYK stand for in color printing?
What does CMYK stand for in color printing?
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element of color?
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element of color?
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How is the RGB color model characterized?
How is the RGB color model characterized?
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Study Notes
Color Fundamentals
- Color theory describes characteristics of color, allowing us to distinguish and use them in design.
- Hue: The dominant color in a mixture of light waves.
- Value (lightness): Measures how bright or dark a color is.
- Saturation: The intensity, purity, or vividness of a color (how strong a color is, ignoring brightness).
Color Families/Names
- Color family names: Red, green, purple, etc.
- Hue is directly related to a color's wavelength.
Color Mixing Modes
- Additive Color Mode (RGB): Creates colors by mixing red, green, and blue light. Used for screens (computers, TVs).
- Subtractive Color Mode (CMYK): Creates colors by mixing cyan, magenta, yellow, and black pigments. Used for printing.
Color Properties
- Temperature: How warm or cool a color is.
- Color Harmony: How colors can be modified to achieve different effects.
- Saturation: The intensity or purity of the color.
- Hue: The pure quality of color.
Human Eye and Color Perception
- The human eye has three types of color sensors.
- The retina is a complex layer of nerve cells.
- Photoreceptors (rods for low-light, cones for colour) in the retina respond to light.
- Visual brain processes tonal information separately from color.
- The visual system creates stable local colors.
Complementary Colors
- Finding opposite/complementary colors: Using the Color Picker menu, add/subtract 180 degrees to the Hue value.
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Explore the essential concepts of color theory in this quiz. Learn about hue, value, saturation, and the different mixing modes used in design. Test your understanding of color properties and how they influence perception and aesthetics.
