Monday, 20 October 2014

Basic Colour Theory

Analogous- similar or corresponding in some respect
Complementary- combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.
Achromatic- Designating colour perceived to have zero saturation and therefore no hue, such as neutral greys, white, or black.
Monochromatic- containing or using only one colour
Basic Colour Theory:

In the visual arts, colour theory is a body of practical guidance to colour mixing and the visual effects of a specific colour combination.
Primary Colours: Red, yellow and blue
In traditional colour theory (used in paint and pigments), primary colours are the 3 pigment colours that cannot be mixed or formed by any combination of other colours. All other colours are from these 3 hues.
Secondary Colours: Green, orange and purple
These are the colours formed by mixing the primary colours.
Tertiary Colours: Yellow-orange, red-orange, red-purple, blue-purple, blue-green & yellow-green
These are the colours formed by mixing a primary and a secondary colour. Why the hue is a two word name, such as blue-green, red-violet, and yellow-orange.

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