COLORS Presented by: Teresa Dean Socorro County 4-H Agent

PRIMARY COLORS

S ECONDARY COLORS Secondary Colors (mixed from primary colors) Violet (red + blue) Green (yellow + blue) Orange (yellow + red)

PRIMARY/SECONDARY COLOR WHEEL

NEAUTRALS

C OMPLEMENTARY C OLORS RED = GREEN YELLOW = PURPLE ORANGE = BLUE

T INTS OR SHADES Color + White = Tint Color + Black = Shade

W ARM VS. C OOL C OLORS Yellow, Orange and Red People connect these colors with heat. Warm colors encourage activity and excitement. Green, Blue and Violet They seem fresh and calm Warm ColorsCool Colors

A RE YOU A C OOL OR W ARM P ERSON ? Eyes are typically blue or grey. Hair color typically blonde, brown or black. Skin has definite blue and pinkish undertones. Cool-toned people look best in colors such as blue, red, pink and purple, or "gem-tones". Usually looks best in silver jewelry. In natural light, the color of the veins on the underside of your wrist are bluish. You can wear a white shirt and it is flattering on you. Eyes are typically brown, green or hazel. Hair color typically brown, black, red, auburn, blonde or strawberry blonde. Skin has yellow/orange or olive undertones. Warm-toned people look best in earthy-toned clothing, such as browns, yellows, oranges, yellowish green and ecru. Look best in gold jewelry. In natural light, the color of the veins on the underside of your wrist are greenish. You are most flattered by an off-white, cream or ecru shirt (i.e. pure white makes you look washed out) CoolWarm

S O WHAT D OES ALL THIS MEAN TO YOU ?