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The Color Theory Basics
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Primary Colors
Red, yellow, and blue are the base colors that cannot be made by mixing other colors.
Saturation
The intensity or purity of a color, with high saturation being vivid and low saturation appearing more muted.
Value
The lightness or darkness of a color, which can be altered by adding black or white.
Shade
A darker version of a color, made by adding black to it.
Secondary Colors
Green, orange, and purple, made by mixing two primary colors.
Tone
A color's intensity is softened by adding gray, creating a more subtle and subdued color.
Monochromatic Colors
Variations of a single hue, created by adding black, white, or gray to the base hue.
Analogous Colors
Colors next to each other on the color wheel, such as blue, blue-green, and green, that harmonize well.
Color Harmony
The aesthetically pleasing combination of colors, which can create different moods and styles in design.
Warm Colors
Colors that evoke warmth, such as reds, oranges, and yellows, often associated with sunlight and fire.
Cool Colors
Colors that evoke a sense of calm or coolness, such as blues, greens, and purples, often associated with water and sky.
Tertiary Colors
Made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color, resulting in six shades like red-orange and blue-green.
Complementary Colors
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, that create strong contrast.
Hue
The pure color without tint or shade; the attribute of color that specifies its dominant wavelength.
Tint
A lighter version of a color, made by adding white to it.
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