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The set of colors that can be mixed to generate a wide spectrum of colors but cannot themselves be produced through mixing other hues. In additive color theory, the primary colors are red, green, and blue. In subtractive color theory, they are cyan, magenta, and yellow.

The result of adding white to any color, thus making it lighter. It can enhance the perception of the color's warmth or coolness.

The result of adding black to a color, making it darker. This can increase the depth and intensity of the color.

A color scheme involving three equally spaced colors on the color wheel. A common triadic color scheme might involve red, yellow, and blue.

Another word for color. It's the aspect of color that is determined by the wavelength of light and is independent of its intensity or lightness.

A color scheme which uses one base color and the two colors adjacent to its complementary color. This offers high contrast without the tension of complementary colors, such as using blue with yellow-orange and red-orange.

A circular diagram of colors organized to show their relationships. Primary, secondary, and tertiary colors are positioned around the wheel to illustrate how they mix.

Produced by adding gray to a color, reducing the color's intensity without significantly affecting the hue.

Colors located next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs. Examples are red, red-orange, and orange.

Colors that are typically associated with warmth, such as red, orange, and yellow. These colors are often used to evoke feelings of coziness, excitement, or cheerfulness.

Also known as lightness, it pertains to how light or dark a color is. Lighter colors have higher values, and darker colors have lower values.

Refers to the intensity or purity of a color. A color is fully saturated when it contains no white, black, or gray and is the purest form of the color.

Colors made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color. Tertiary colors have two-word names, such as red-orange or blue-green.

Pairs of colors that, when combined, cancel each other out to produce a grayscale color like white or black. They are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, or blue and orange.