Color Theory
Color Theory
Color Theory
Name:__________________________
Period:____
Complementary Color Exercise Directions: Place Complementary colors in the box at each end. Slowly layer the watercolor pencil and mix
a little of one to the other until you get the middle box. Have several variations of opposite colors. Use a damp brush not too much water.
Yellow
Violet
Green
Blue
Red
Orange
Analogous Color Exercise Directions: Place Analogous colors in the box at each end. Slowly layer the watercolor pencil and mix
a little of one to the other until you get the middle box. You need to make several new analogous colors and should have several
variations of related colors. Use a damp brush not too much water
Answer the questions below by examining both complementary colors and analogous colors
1. Which color schemes result in the most Contrast?
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2. Which color schemes create the most Unity?
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3. Which color scheme creates the best neutral browns? _________________________
4. What is your favorite color scheme?_____________________________________________________________