Infographic Design Infographic Design Color Theory & Layout

Question 1

What are 'complementary colors' on the color wheel?

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Colors directly opposite each other

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Colors that are adjacent to each other

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Colors that share the same hue family

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Colors with the same saturation level

Question 2

In infographic design, a 'monochromatic color scheme' uses:

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A single color in various tints, tones, and shades

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Colors from every section of the color wheel

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Only black, white, and gray

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Two complementary colors equally

Question 3

Which color is most commonly associated with urgency or importance in US-based infographics?

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Red

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

Question 4

What does 'color accessibility' mean in infographic design?

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Ensuring color choices remain distinguishable for color-blind viewers

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Using bright colors so the design is easy to find online

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Choosing colors that print well on any printer

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Limiting the palette to colors available in the client's brand guide

Question 5

The WCAG 2.1 minimum contrast ratio for normal body text against its background is:

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4.5:1

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2:1

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3:1

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7:1

Question 6

A 'triadic color scheme' is formed by selecting colors that are:

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Evenly spaced at 120° intervals on the color wheel

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Adjacent on the color wheel

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Opposite each other across the color wheel

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Varying tones of a single hue