C33 Color Theory and Color Matching 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What are the three primary colors in traditional painting color theory?
- Red, yellow, and blue (Correct answer)
- Red, green, and blue
- Cyan, magenta, and yellow
- Orange, purple, and green
Correct answer: Red, yellow, and blue
In traditional subtractive color theory, red, yellow, and blue are the three primary colors that cannot be created by mixing other pigments.
Question 2: What is the result of mixing equal parts of red and blue pigment?
- Orange
- Green
- Purple/Violet (Correct answer)
- Brown
Correct answer: Purple/Violet
Mixing red and blue in equal parts produces purple or violet, a secondary color created by combining two primaries.
Question 3: What does LRV stand for in the context of paint selection?
- Light Reflectance Value (Correct answer)
- Low Range Value
- Lateral Reflective Variable
- Lumen Ratio Volume
Correct answer: Light Reflectance Value
LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value, measuring the percentage of visible light a paint color reflects on a scale of 0 (black) to 100 (white).
Question 4: A color that is directly opposite another on the color wheel is called a:
- Analogous color
- Complementary color (Correct answer)
- Monochromatic color
- Triadic color
Correct answer: Complementary color
Colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel are complementary colors and create maximum contrast when used together.
Question 5: What is the term for adding white to a pure color to make it lighter?
- Shade
- Tone
- Tint (Correct answer)
- Hue
Correct answer: Tint
A tint is created by adding white to a color, making it lighter and less saturated while retaining the same basic hue.
Question 6: Which paint finish level reflects the most light?
- Flat/Matte
- Eggshell
- Satin
- Gloss (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Gloss
Gloss finish has the highest sheen and reflects the most light, offering maximum durability and washability but highlighting surface imperfections.
C33 Color Theory and Color Matching 1
What are the three primary colors in traditional painting color theory?