Let's Learn About Color Theory

Let's Learn About Color Theory

Color Theory can elevate your art to the next level!It can not only teach you how to blend colorsbut also how to pair them with other colors to convey emotion, create interest, and enhance visual appeal!

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Lesson Objective

After this lesson you will be able to:

• Define key terms associated with color theory.
• Identify color schemes based on a hues position on the color wheel.
• Describe which emotions are associated with certain colors
• Apply strategies for using color to your artwork

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Introduction to the Color Wheel

01 Quiz: Color Theory Terms

02 Diving into Color Schemes

Index

To complete this lesson, work through each challenge to get the numbers of the key that will allow you to obtain the final reward!

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04 Tips for Using Color

03 Color and Emotions

INTRODUCTION: COLOR THEORY OVERVIEW

QUIZ

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Great job! You have a good understanding of Color Theory! Remember, you can use the color wheel to help you visualize the relationships between colors! Remembering the types of color schemes will help you pair them together!

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color schemes

Color Schemes are groups of two or more colors that help create a certain mood, aesthetic, or message. Learn how you can use them in your artwork! Select the icon at the center of each color wheel to learn about the different schemes.

TRY MAKING YOUR OWN SCHEMES!

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Choose the image that has the correct color scheme.

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Blue and Orange Abstract Painting by Steve Johnson, Pexels

Colored Pencils by Tamanna Rumee, Pexels

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Man in Colorful LIghting by Lara Jameson, Pexels

Abstract Wallpaper by Anni Roenkae, Pexels

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Women Standing Face to Face with Colored Shapes Covering Them by Conttonbro Studio Pexels

Multiple Overlay Patterns of a Colorful Design by Edward Jenner, Pexels

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Antelope Canyon - Antelope Canyon National Monument by Dudubangbang Travel, Pexels

Sweet Cake with Flower Petals by Zehra Yilmaz, Pexels

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Abstract Painting by Anni Roenkae, Pexels

Orange Fruits on Green Background by Andre Taissin, Pexels

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A Long Exposure Photograph of a Sunset with a Long Trail of Light by Robert Clark, Pexels

Body of Water by Tomasz Filipek, Pexels

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Congrats! You clearly know your color schemes. Remember, you can always change the value of the colors in the color schemes to create more depth for your artwork!

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Colors Create Emotion

Flip each card over to reveal which colors go with the emotions listed. Remember, this list can change depending on person, culture, religion, etc. Use the associated emotions to tell a story!

• Luxury
• Darkness
• Elegance
• Mystery
• Fear
• Hopelessness
• Lonliness

• Nature
• Growth
• Health
• Luck

• Envy
• Corruption
• Poison

• Attraction
• Royalty
• Magic
• Mystery
• Ambition
• Deception
• Dignity

• Purity
• Innocence
• Hope
• Light
• Emptiness
• Isolation

• Energetic
• Fun
• Confidence
• Health
• Danger
• Ruin
• Desolation

• Passion
• Love
• Warmth
• Romance
• Rage
• Aggression
• Blood

• Positivity
• Creativity
• Joy
• Friendliness
• Caution
• Illness

• Calm
• Loyalty
• Cleanliness
• Wisdom
• Sadness
• Cold

YELLOW

BLUE

WHITE

ORANGE

GREEN

BLACK

RED

PURPLE

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LEARN MORE ABOUT COLORS AND EMOTIONS!

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Color and emotion are only associated in art.

Color has no effect on emotions

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The emotions that a color evokes can vary from culture to culture.

Colors have a finite number of emotions associated with them

The emotions a color evokes are universal across the globe.

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Colors are used in marketing to manipulate emotional response and influence behaviors

Colors are used in marketing to match seasonal trends

Colors are used in marketing to reduce production costs

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Colors are used in marketing to make products look more expensive

Colors are used in marketing so people can see the products better

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Less saturated colors feel more calming than vibrant colors because they are less visually stimulating

Muted colors are associated with excitement and energy

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Muted colors are more calming because they are harder to see

Neon colors are calming because associated with nature

Bright, Saturated colors are more calming than muted colors

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Amazing! You are really in-touch with your emotions. Remember, colors can evoke different emotions depending on factors such as culture, religion, and geological location.

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TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED

Now that you have learned about the color wheel, schemes, and emotions, it's time to put it all together! If getting started still seems overwhelming, here are some tips to help you!

Choosing a dominant color for your composition can help you set the mood of your work and pick colors that work in harmony together.

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Apply your dominant color to 60% of your composition, 30% to a secondary color, and 10% to an accent color to create balance.

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Choose colors based on the type of mood you want to convey. Soft, muted colors are calmer, whereas bright colors are energizing.

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Look around you for inspiration! Do you have an artist that you admire for their use of color? Study their work and practice their technique.

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You don't have to stick to the pure form of any color! Play with the values of a color to create light and shadow. It will give your art more life!

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If you are really stuck when choosing colors, search for a color palate generator online. There are many websites that have pre-made schemes ready for your use!

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CHOOSE A DOMINANT COLOR

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Triadic

This color scheme groups three hues that are equally spaced on the color wheel to form a triangle. Artwork that uses triadic color schemes often appears to be unified and balanced.

Examples

• Red, Blue, and Yellow
• Purple, Green, and Orange

Monochromatic

This color scheme uses only one hue on the color wheel. To create depth, an artist can manipulate a hue's value and saturation.

Examples

• Black to White

• Any hue mixed with black, grey, or white

Complementary

This color scheme pairs two hues that are directly across from each other on the color wheel. When paired together, these hues have high contrast and are visually striking. Think of your favorite sports team! Many times, their team colors are complementary!

Examples

• Red and Green
• Purple and Yellow
• Blue and Orange

Analogous

This color scheme uses any three to four hues next to each other on the color wheel. It can help you create a unified and harmonious look for your artwork!

Examples

• Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow, Yellow-Orange
• Red-Purple, Red, Red-Orange, Orange
• Blue-Green, Blue, Blue-Purple, Purple

Tetradic

This color scheme groups two pairs of complementary colors into a square or rectangle on the color wheel. It can help to create an energetic and vibrant artwork with high contrast.

Examples

• Red, Green, Blue, and Orange
• Red-Purple, Yellow-Green, Blue-Purple, and Yellow-Orange

Split - Complementary

This color scheme uses a dominant hue, and pairs it with the two hues that are next to it's complementary color on the color wheel. This color scheme also provides high contrast, but is easier to use for beginners.

Examples

• Red, Yellow-Green, and Blue-Green
• Purple, Yellow-Green, and Yellow-Orange
• Blue, Yellow-Orange, and Red-Orange