1. Use Chapter 11 to define: Primary colors Secondary colors
Tertiary/intermediate colors
Hue
Value
Shade
Tint
Intensity

2. Implement color terminology and the components of the color wheel.
The Element of Color
Objective 3.02:
Implement color terminology and the components of the color wheel.

3. The color wheel is a helpful tool for visualizing how different colors are related to each other.

4. Primary colors - are the only 3 simple colors…all colors can be made by mixing primary colors!

5. Secondary colors - are made by mixing 2 primary colors
Secondary colors - are made by mixing 2 primary colors. (green, violet, orange)

6. Tertiary Colors – are made by mixing a primary and a secondary color that are beside each other. (ex. blue-green)

7. When naming tertiary colors the name of the primary color goes first.
Example: yellow-orange not
orange-yellow

8. The name of a color is its hue.
Hue is what makes each color unique.

9. The lightness or darkness of a hue is its value.
Adding white or black to a hue will change its value.

10. A shade is created by adding black to a hue.
Value
A tint is created by adding white to a hue. These are sometimes called “pastels”.

11. Intensity is the hue’s brightness or dullness.
The intensity of a hue can be changed by adding its complement (the color directly opposite it) on the color wheel.

12. Cool Colors Receding; make a space appear larger; create a feeling of calmness and rest

13. Warm Colors Advancing; make a space feel smaller; add warmth and excitement

14. Black, white, and gray are called neutral colors.
Black is the combination of all pigments.
White is the absence of all pigments.
Neutrals blend well with other colors.

15. Brown and its tints and shades are also considered neutrals
Combining equal amounts of complementary colors forms a brown color.

16. Although neutral colors are not found on most color wheels, they are classified as colors when discussing design.

17. Color Your Name Draw your name in bubble letters on white cardstock.
Choose a different hue for each letter.
Color each letter your chosen hue gradually going from a tint to a shade.