L4

• color theory -The study and understanding of how colors work together and their effects on design and emotions.
• Primary colors - The three colors, red, yellow, and blue, that cannot be created by mixing other colors.
• Secondary colors - The colors created by mixing two primary colors together, such as orange, green, and purple.
• Color wheel - A visual representation of the colors arranged in a circular format, showing the relationships between primary, secondary, and intermediate colors.
• Hue -Another word for color, referring to the specific shade or tint of a color.
• Saturation - Refers to the intensity or vibrancy of a color, with highly saturated colors appearing brighter and more vibrant.
• Value - The lightness or darkness of a color, ranging from black to white.
• Color harmony - The use of color combinations that are visually pleasing and balanced.
• Monochromatic - A color scheme that uses variations of a single color or hue.
• Analogous - A color scheme that uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
• Complementary - A color scheme that uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
• Split complementary - A color scheme that uses the colors on either side of the complementary color.
• Triadic - A color scheme that uses three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel, forming a perfect triangle.
• Tetradic - A color scheme that uses two complementary color pairs, forming a rectangle on the color wheel.
• Neutral colors - Colors like black, white, and gray that can help balance a design and make other colors stand out.
• Color palette - A selection of colors chosen for a specific design or project.
• Desaturated colors - Colors that have less intensity or vibrancy, often appearing more serious or businesslike.
• Inspiration - Ideas or sources that spark creativity and influence color choices, such as advertising, art,