C33 Color Theory and Color Matching

Question 1

What are the three primary colors in traditional painting color theory?

Accepted Answer

Red, yellow, and blue

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Purple/Violet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Light Reflectance Value

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Complementary color

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Tint

Answer

A tint is created by adding white to a color, making it lighter and less saturated while retaining the same basic hue.

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