CID Color Theory and Application Flashcards

What term describes the simultaneous contrast effect where a neutral gray appears to take on the complementary hue of a surrounding color?

Answer: Simultaneous contrast

Simultaneous contrast is an optical phenomenon where adjacent colors influence each other's perceived hue, saturation, and brightness.

Which Pantone system is most commonly used by US interior designers when specifying paint and textile colors?

Answer: Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI)

The Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI) system is specifically developed for soft goods, hard goods, and interior materials specification.

What is metamerism in the context of interior color specification?

Answer: The phenomenon where two colors match under one light but differ under another

Metamerism occurs when two color samples appear identical under one light source but differ under a different light source due to different spectral compositions.

Which color temperature of artificial light will most accurately show the true color of warm-toned fabrics and finishes?

Answer: 2700K warm white

A 2700K warm white light source closely mimics incandescent light, accurately rendering warm-toned materials like wood, beige, and earth tones.

In color psychology, which color is commonly associated with creativity, energy, and enthusiasm in US commercial interiors such as advertising agencies?

Answer: Orange

Orange is psychologically associated with enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth, making it popular in creative workspaces and hospitality environments.

What does LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measure and why is it important in interior design?

Answer: The percentage of light a paint color reflects, affecting perceived brightness

LRV measures the percentage of visible light reflected by a paint color on a scale of 0–100, influencing how bright or dark a space appears.