6 Questions
What is the term for a color in its pure form, without any addition of black or white?
Hue
What happens to a color when grey or white is added to it?
The color becomes less saturated
What is the term for a darker version of a color, created by adding black to the hue?
Shade
What is the purpose of a grey scale in a design?
To create a sense of harmony and calm
What is the term for a version of a color created by adding grey to the hue?
Tone
What happens to the saturation of a color when it is mixed with grey?
The color becomes less saturated
Study Notes
Color Theory
Hue
- Refers to the actual color (e.g. red, blue, yellow)
- Hue is the color in its pure form, without any addition of black or white
- Hue is often referred to as the "color name" (e.g. red, blue, green)
Saturation
- Refers to the purity or intensity of a color
- A highly saturated color is bright and vibrant, while a less saturated color is dull and washed out
- Saturation can be adjusted by adding grey or white to a color
Shade
- A darker version of a color, created by adding black to the hue
- Shades are often used to add depth and dimension to a design
- A shade can be created by mixing a color with black
Tone
- A version of a color created by adding grey to the hue
- Tones are often used to add subtlety and nuance to a design
- A tone can be created by mixing a color with grey
Grey Scale
- A range of neutral colors, from pure black to pure white
- Grey scale is often used to create a neutral background or to add balance to a design
- Grey scale can be used to create a sense of harmony and calm in a design
Color Theory
Hue
- Hue refers to the actual color, e.g. red, blue, yellow
- Hue is the color in its pure form, without any addition of black or white
- Hue is often referred to as the "color name"
Saturation
- Saturation refers to the purity or intensity of a color
- Highly saturated colors are bright and vibrant, while less saturated colors are dull and washed out
- Adding grey or white to a color can adjust its saturation
Shade
- A shade is a darker version of a color, created by adding black to the hue
- Shades are used to add depth and dimension to a design
- Mixing a color with black creates a shade
Tone
- A tone is a version of a color created by adding grey to the hue
- Tones are used to add subtlety and nuance to a design
- Mixing a color with grey creates a tone
Grey Scale
- Grey scale is a range of neutral colors, from pure black to pure white
- Grey scale is used to create a neutral background or add balance to a design
- Grey scale creates a sense of harmony and calm in a design
Learn about the basics of color theory, including hue, saturation, and shade. Understand how to identify and manipulate different aspects of color.
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