The
naming of both secondary and primary colors and recognizing the same on color
wheel is the basic theory
of colors. The color wheel is based on the harmony of colors. Here are
the basics of the theory of colors, with some color terms which are widely used.
What Are Secondary
& Primary Colors?
The
color theory is generally based on the application and study of primary colors.
Yellow, red and blue are three primary colors. With proper mixing, these
primary colors can create other visible colors. This is why they are generally
applied in combination. Blue color is applied with balancing hues to improve
natural power of its appearance. In the blue period of Picasso period, the
painting of Monochromatic blue
color symbolizes loss and sadness. But some researches prove that blue
color controls hunger of the people. In addition, it symbolizes energy and
makes people active.
On
the other side, green, purple and orange are secondary colors. The color wheel
can be completed with the combination of both primary and secondary colors.
Tertiary Colors
These
colors are known to stand among the secondary and primary colors, which include
blue-green, yellow-green and red-violet shades.
Analogous &
Complementary Colors
You
can determine the harmony of colors with color wheel. Complementary colors are
those which are located with one another directly on color wheel, such as
yellow and blue colors. Analogous colors are usually present in sequence of 3
different shades or colors on color wheel, such as red, orange and red-orange.
Neutrals
Neutrals
basically are white, brown, black and gray colors.
Cool & Warm
Colors
Colors
are usually categorized in cool and warm shades. On the color wheel, right part
is usually occupied with warm colors. Warm colors are yellow-green and red
colors. Cool colors are basically, green and reddish purple and they are
present usually on left part.
Commonly Used Terms
“Hue”
is the commonly-known term which represents, red, blue, green and other colors.
“Value” is the term which represents brightness of the color and it is usually
determined from 1 to 10 on the scale.
