CID CID Color Theory & Design Principles

Question 1

What are the primary colors in traditional RYB color theory used in interior design?

Accepted Answer

Red, Yellow, Blue

Answer

Red, Green, Blue

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Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

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Orange, Purple, Green

Question 2

Which color scheme pairs colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel?

Accepted Answer

Complementary

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Analogous

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Triadic

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Monochromatic

Question 3

Adding white to a pure hue creates what type of color variation?

Accepted Answer

A tint

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A shade

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A tone

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A value

Question 4

A monochromatic color scheme in interior design uses:

Accepted Answer

Various tints, shades, and tones of one hue

Answer

Three equally spaced colors on the wheel

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Two complementary colors

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Colors adjacent on the color wheel

Question 5

Warm colors such as reds and oranges psychologically tend to:

Accepted Answer

Advance toward the viewer and energize spaces

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Create a calming, receding effect

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Make rooms appear larger and cooler

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Reduce visual temperature perception

Question 6

Which color temperature range (in Kelvin) is classified as 'warm white' for interior lighting?

Accepted Answer

2700K–3000K

Answer

6500K

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5000K

Answer

4000K