interior design 4
Hue
Pure color at the base of variations of a color.
Value
The lightness or darkness of a color
Tint
Lighter value of a hue created by adding white.
Shade
Darker value of a color created by adding black.
Tone
Duller or desaturated version of a hie created by adding gray.
Color wheel
A diagram of colors in a circle.
Primary colors
Red, Yellow, Blue. Starting colors.
Secondary colors
Colors created by mixing 2 primary colors. Orange, purple, green.
Tertiary colors
Colors created by mixing a primary color and a secondary color.
Cool colors
Green to purple on color wheel. These colors remind us of water amd sky.
Warm colors
Yellow to red. Reminds us of sun and fire.
Color scheme
Choice of colors used in combination.
Color harmony
Color combinations based on color wheel relationships.
Analogous colors
Colors next to each other.
Complementary colors
Colors opposite each other.
Neutrals
Colors with no hue. Like black, white, gray, ect
Monochromatic
One color with different shades and tints.
Metamerism
When a color appears different under a light.
Intensity or saturation
The brightness or dullness of a color.