1. Color Theory
An Introduction………

2. Color The most important element in design
Should be one of the first decisions made when designing anything
Leaves a lasting impression with most people

3. : Primary Colors The source of all colors
Cannot be made from mixing any other colors together
Red
Blue
Yellow

4. Secondary Colors An equal blend of two primary colors
Green: a blend of blue and yellow
Orange: a blend of red and yellow
Violet: a blend of blue and red

5. Tertiary (Intermediate)
An equal blend of secondary and primary colors
Red-Orange
Yellow-Orange
Yellow-Green
Blue-Green
Blue-Purple
Red-Purple

6. Neutral
Contain equal parts of the primary colors
White
Grey
Black

7. Complementary
Two colors that are across from each other on the color wheel

8. Split Complementary
A color and the two colors that are next to the complementary color

9. Values The amount of white or black in a color
Many more colors are created by adding white or black to a color on the color wheel
White + color = Tint
Color + black = Shade

10. Color Schemes
A systematic way of using the color wheel to put colors together
Color Schemes are a systematic way of using the color wheel to put colors together Color Schemes are a systematic way of using the color wheel to put colors together Color Schemes are a systematic way of using the color wheel to put colors together

11. Types of Color Schemes Monochromatic Related -Analogous Contrast
-Complementary
-Split Complementary
-Triadic

12. Monochromatic
One color and its values

13. Analogous
Three to five colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel. This combination of colors provides very little contrast.
. This combination of colors provides very little contrast.

14. Contrast: Complementary
Uses two colors that are across from each other on the color wheel

15. Contrast: Split Complementary
Uses a color and the two colors that are next to the complementary color

16. Contrast: Triadic
Uses three colors equally spaced on the color wheel

17. Neutral + Accent
Uses white, gray, or black neutral tones with one color from the color wheel

18. Self Assessment
Now that we have discussed the color wheel, how big of an expert do you think you are when it comes to colors?
Label yourself in the following way:
Primary (beginner—know what it is, but could use some more help)
Secondary (almost there—know what it is, know the different colors, but still need more information on the advanced information such as tints, shades, etc.
Tertiary (Know it all—let me draw an advanced color wheel for you)

19. Create your color wheel
On the color wheel provided, create your color wheel based on what level you are after the self-assessment.
Primary: Create a Basic Color Wheel (use the color wheel in today’s folder)
Secondary: Create a Color Wheel and label the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors (use PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Tertiary: Create a Color Wheel and include the tints, shades, and tones (use pixlr.com, paint.net, or another appropriate software)