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Secondary colors in additive lighting are cyan, magenta, and yellow. They are created by mixing two primary colors of light at full intensity. For instance, green light mixed with blue light creates cyan.

Contrast in lighting refers to the difference in luminance or color that makes objects distinguishable. In lighting design, contrast can be used to draw attention to areas or create visual interest.

Tone in lighting involves adding both black and white (gray) to a color, adjusting the color’s intensity without altering its hue. This can be used to portray subtlety and complexity in scenes.

In lighting, tertiary colors result from mixing a primary color with a secondary color. These include colors like amber, violet, and teal, which extend the palette of available colors for lighting design.

A tint in lighting design refers to adding white to a color, thereby increasing its lightness and reducing its saturation. Tints can be used to evoke a softer and gentler mood.

The wavelength of light is the distance between peaks in a wave of light and determines its color. In lighting, using filters or LEDs that emit specific wavelengths can control the color output.

Additive color mixing is the process of creating color by mixing colors of light, where the additive primaries (red, green, blue) are combined to make other colors. Used with LED lighting fixtures.

The key light is the primary light source in a lighting design, casting the most light on the subject. The color of the key light significantly impacts the mood and atmosphere of the scene.

A gel is a transparent colored filter used to modify the color and quality of light in theater, photography, and videography. Gels can absorb certain wavelengths to create desired color effects.

Hue refers to the distinct characteristic of color perceived such as red, green, or blue. In lighting design, changing the hue can alter the mood and atmosphere of a space.

A gobo is a template placed inside or in front of a lighting source to project a pattern or shape. In color theory, a colored gobo can project a specific hue or pattern to set or influence the mood of a scene.

Color temperature, measured in Kelvins (K), describes the warmth or coolness of a light source. Lower temperatures indicate warmer, amber-like colors, while higher temperatures correspond to cooler, blueish light.

Chroma in lighting refers to the quality of a color's purity, intensity, and saturation. It's a measure of how much hue is present in light, without any addition of white or black.

Subtractive color mixing occurs when light is filtered, such as through gels or dyed filters, where colors subtract (absorb) some wavelengths and reflect others, often used in theatrical lighting.

In lighting, saturation refers to the intensity or purity of a color. Highly saturated colors are vivid and intense, while less saturated colors appear more washed out and closer to white.

Gamut refers to the complete range or scope of colors that can be produced by a lighting system or device. It's critical in lighting design to know the gamut for achieving the desired color effects.

Backlight illuminates the subject from behind, creating a separation between the subject and the background. The color of the backlight can highlight the subject’s outline or impart a dramatic effect.

Diffusion in lighting design refers to the spreading out of light to reduce harshness and create a softer appearance. Diffusion materials can be used in front of lights to achieve this effect.

The Color Rendering Index is a measure of how accurately a light source displays colors in comparison to a natural reference, such as sunlight. High CRI is desired in lighting design for true color rendition.

In lighting, a shade is created by adding black to a color, making the color darker and often more subdued. Used to create depth and tension within a scene.

In lighting, the primary colors of light are red, green, and blue. These colors can be combined in various ways to create other colors. This is the basis of the RGB color model used in lighting design.

Complementary colors are pairs of colors that, when combined in lighting, create white or neutral light. For example, red and cyan are complementary colors in the additive color model.

Color mixing in lighting uses the additive color theory to blend different colors of light to produce a broad spectrum of colors. This is often achieved through lighting instruments with RGB LEDs or filters.

Fill light is used to reduce shadows caused by the key light. The color temperature and intensity of the fill light are important to balance the overall lighting and maintain color harmony.