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The Color Theory Basics

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Primary Colors

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Red, yellow, and blue are the base colors that cannot be made by mixing other colors.

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Saturation

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The intensity or purity of a color, with high saturation being vivid and low saturation appearing more muted.

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Value

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The lightness or darkness of a color, which can be altered by adding black or white.

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Shade

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A darker version of a color, made by adding black to it.

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Secondary Colors

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Green, orange, and purple, made by mixing two primary colors.

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Tone

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A color's intensity is softened by adding gray, creating a more subtle and subdued color.

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Monochromatic Colors

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Variations of a single hue, created by adding black, white, or gray to the base hue.

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Analogous Colors

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Colors next to each other on the color wheel, such as blue, blue-green, and green, that harmonize well.

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Color Harmony

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The aesthetically pleasing combination of colors, which can create different moods and styles in design.

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Warm Colors

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Colors that evoke warmth, such as reds, oranges, and yellows, often associated with sunlight and fire.

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Cool Colors

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Colors that evoke a sense of calm or coolness, such as blues, greens, and purples, often associated with water and sky.

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Tertiary Colors

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Made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color, resulting in six shades like red-orange and blue-green.

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Complementary Colors

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Colors opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, that create strong contrast.

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Hue

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The pure color without tint or shade; the attribute of color that specifies its dominant wavelength.

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Tint

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A lighter version of a color, made by adding white to it.

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