Fabric Painting Color Theory for Fabric Painting

Question 1

Which color wheel relationship describes colors directly opposite each other, such as blue and orange?

Accepted Answer

Complementary

Answer

Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel and create strong visual contrast when used together.

Question 2

What happens when you mix equal parts of red and yellow fabric paint?

Accepted Answer

Orange

Answer

Red and yellow are primary colors that combine to produce orange, a secondary color.

Question 3

Which term describes colors that share a common hue and sit adjacent on the color wheel?

Accepted Answer

Analogous

Answer

Analogous colors are neighbors on the color wheel and create harmonious, cohesive color schemes in fabric art.

Question 4

In fabric painting, adding white paint to a color creates what?

Accepted Answer

A tint

Answer

A tint is created by adding white to a pure color, making it lighter and less saturated.

Question 5

What is the effect of adding black paint to a pure color in fabric painting?

Accepted Answer

Creates a shade

Answer

Adding black to a color creates a shade, which is a darker, deeper version of the original hue.

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