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The document discusses color theory and color schemes. It explains that primary colors are red, yellow and blue, and secondary colors are orange, purple and green. Tertiary colors are created by mixing a primary and secondary color. The color wheel is divided into warm colors like red, orange and yellow, and cool colors like blue, purple and green. Different color schemes are discussed, including monochromatic using one hue, analogous using adjacent colors, complementary using opposite colors, split-complementary, triadic using three equally spaced colors, and tetradic using two complementary pairs.

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Module 3 Part II

The document discusses color theory and color schemes. It explains that primary colors are red, yellow and blue, and secondary colors are orange, purple and green. Tertiary colors are created by mixing a primary and secondary color. The color wheel is divided into warm colors like red, orange and yellow, and cool colors like blue, purple and green. Different color schemes are discussed, including monochromatic using one hue, analogous using adjacent colors, complementary using opposite colors, split-complementary, triadic using three equally spaced colors, and tetradic using two complementary pairs.

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COLOR THEORY/SCHEME

Module -3(Part II)


List of Content:
Color Theory : Primary colors, Secondary colors and Tertiary colors
Color Temperature: Warm and Cool colors
Color Schème : Monochromatic, Analogous, Complementary,
Triadic, double Complementary and neutral
Color theory….

Primary colors

Secondary
Tertiary colors
colors
Color wheel
 The first circular color diagram was designed by Sir Isaac Newton in 1666.
 The Circular spectrum is used as a tool to build the relationship between
the colors
 Colors are organized on the color wheel in such a manner that each color
combo makes new color.
 Colors are organized into three categories; : primary colors, secondary
colors and tertiary colors.
 It helps to perceive color; and the visual effects of how colors mix, match
or contrast with each other.
 It involves the messages colors communicate; and the methods used to
replicate color.
 By selecting the right color scheme, you can set a mood, attract attention,
create an ambiance of elegance, warmth, energize, or to cool down.
Primary colors
 They are called primary colors because these three colors are the basic
building blocks and they cannot be created by mixing any other colors or
form color mixing.
 Primary colors  are red, yellow and blue.
 We can develop secondary colors from primary colors are:
 Yellow + blue = Green
 Red +blue =Purple
 Yellow +red = Orange 
  For example, red light and green light added together are seen as yellow
light.
Secondary colors

 It include orange, purple, and green, and they’re derived from mixing
equal amounts of two primary colors at a time
  In color wheel, red and yellow make orange, red and blue make purple
and blue and yellow make green.
 They form a triangle on the color wheel and these colors are duller than
the primaries color.
 For example, combining 1 part red with 1 part blue will create one shade
of purple, while combining 1 part red with 2 parts blue will create a
darker, more blue-tinged hue of purple.
Tertiary colors

 It is also known as intermediate colors, as they created by mixing a


primary color and a secondary color that are next to each other on the
color wheel.
 There are six colors in total: vermilion (red-orange), magenta (red-
purple), violet (blue-purple), teal (blue-green), chartreuse (yellow-
green) and amber (yellow-orange).
 For example: when you mix primary and secondary which leads to a
tertiary color like yellow and orange make yellow-orange color.
Color Temperature
Warm colors
 The color wheel is divided into two equal halves; warm and cool colors
 Warm colors are generally associated with energy, brightness, action, daylight or
sunset and tend to advance in space.
 White, black and gray are considered to be neutral colors.
 Warm colors are said to advance or appear more active in art
 Warm colors range from:
 Yellow
 Yellow-orange
 Orange
 Red-orange
 Red
 Red-violet
Cool colors
 It give an impression of calm, peace, serenity and create a soothing impression.
 It is associated with a gray or overcast day. 
 Cool colors tend to recede; used in interior design or fashion.
 Cool colors range from:
 Yellow-green
 Green
 Blue-green
 Blue
 Blue-violet
 Violet
Monochromatic colors

 It is derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades,
tones and tints(values).
 It can be subtle and sophisticated.
 This color scheme is use only for creating variations of a single
hue by altering the saturation and brightness of the color.
 You can create any hue into monochromatic color scheme
 Example: dark blue, slightly lighter blue, and light blue
Analogous colors
Analogous color schemes use three adjacent colors that are next to each other on the
color wheel.
They are associated with calm, harmonious, comfortable designs and pleasing to the
eye, when balance contrast.
Choose one color to dominate, a second to support. The third color is used (along with
black, white or gray) as an accent
Make sure your base color dominates, and the other two colors highlight, not
overwhelm. 
Analogous combinations schemes are:
Violet, blue, and teal.
Red, fuchsia, and purple.
Red, orange, and yellow.
Green, blue, and purple
Complementary colors
It involves two different color which are opposite to each other on the color wheel.
It is used to create a strong contrast in art but these color scheme are really bad for text.
These colors have high contrast to one another and can make your design boldly stand out
with high contrast with full saturation.
For example: Red tomato against the dark green leaves.
Complementary colors are:
Red and green.
Blue and orange.
Yellow and purple.
Yellow-green and red-purple.
Red-orange and blue-green
Split complementary

 It involve three colors, In addition to the base(primary) color, is used with the two
analogous colors to its complement.
 In this color scheme we get combination of both warm and cool hues that are more
easily balanced than other color harmony.
 For example; take yellow as base color its complement is violet and take the hues on
each side of the complement which is red-violet and blue-violet.
 Split complementary color schemes are:
 Red, blue-green, and yellow-green.
 Blue, red-orange, and yellow-orange.
 Yellow, blue-purple, and red-purple.
 Purple, yellow-orange, and yellow-green.
Triadic colors

 It is derived from any three colors that are equally apart on the color wheel
 It tend to be quite vibrant, even when tint, tone and shade down or unsaturated
versions of your hues.
 For creating balance or pleasing effect always use one color as dominant and
other two color for accent.
 It offers wide variety of color combos.
 Use equilateral triangle to choose the color on the color wheel.
 Triadic color combinations are :
 Red, yellow, and blue.
 Purple, green, and orange.
 Blue-purple, red-orange, and yellow-green.
Tetradic colors
It involves two complementary pairs of colors, that is four colors
arranged into two pairs or equidistant on the color wheel
Use of four colors to form a rectangle on the wheel
It offers plenty of possibilities for color variation in art.
Make sure out of four, one color be dominant rest colors are accent as
well as maintain balance between warm and cool colors in art.
These color combinations are always loud and fun, and the vibrancy
makes designs stand out.
Tetradic color schemes are:
Red, green, blue-purple, and yellow-orange.
Yellow, purple, blue-green, and red-orange
Quiz
1. What color can not be made by mixing any other color?  
Yellow, Green, Purple and Gray
2. What are the tertiary colors?
(Red-orange, red-purple, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, and blue-
purple), (Green, orange, and purple), (White, black, gray, and brown) and
(Red, blue, and yellow)
3. Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel are called  _____.
Tertiary colors, Analogous colors, Color triad and Complementary colors
4. Color that are opposite to each other on the color wheel is?
Analogous, Triadic, Complementary and Split–complementary
Solutions..

 Yellow
 Red-orange, red-purple, yellow-orange, yellow-
green, blue-green, and blue-purple
 Analogous color
 Complementary colors
Activity
Referencing

 Video links for better understanding about elements of art:


 https://youtu.be/D7mve86is-w
 https://youtu.be/rZb84-cKkBc
 https://youtu.be/YeI6Wqn4I78
 https://99designs.com/blog/tips/the-7-step-guide-to-understanding-color-theory/
 https://youtu.be/bXx6-IK6I5c
 https://www.slideshare.net/slhallman/color-theory-533704

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