Color Theory and Color Management Flashcards
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What unit is used to measure color temperature in photography?
Answer: Kelvin
Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K), describing the warmth or coolness of a light source.
A light source with a color temperature of 2700K would appear:
Answer: Warm and orange-yellow
Low Kelvin values (around 2700K) produce warm, orange-yellow light, typical of incandescent bulbs.
Which color space is the standard for images displayed on websites and e-commerce platforms?
Answer: sRGB
sRGB is the standard color space for web and e-commerce use, as it is compatible with virtually all monitors and browsers.
What is the complementary color to orange on the color wheel?
Answer: Blue
Blue is directly opposite orange on the color wheel, making it orange's complementary color.
What is the primary purpose of using a gray card in product photography?
Answer: To provide a neutral reference for setting white balance
A gray card provides a known neutral tone that cameras and editing software can use to accurately set white balance.
In the RGB color model, what color is produced when red, green, and blue are all at maximum intensity?
Answer: White
Combining red, green, and blue at full intensity produces white light, as RGB is an additive color model.
Which color model is used for commercial printing of product packaging?
Answer: CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the subtractive color model used in commercial printing.