Question 1

Colors as we see them are best defined as the
A) electromagnetic spectrum.
B) visible spectrum.
C) infrared colors.
D) prism colors.

Accepted Answer

Colors as we perceive them with the human eye are part of the visible spectrum, which is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.

Question 2

Which of the following sets of colors would be described as cool colors?
A) blue, orange, green, red, violet, yellow
B) red, yellow, orange, green, blue
C) blue, green, violet, blue-green
D) black, white, gray

Accepted Answer

Cool colors include hues like blue, green, and violet, which are known for their calming and soothing effects. Option C lists only cool colors.

Question 3

Neutral and/or neutralized colors are many times considered
A) achromatic.
B) without color.
C) supportive, tranquil, livable.
D) all of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

Neutral or neutralized colors are often described as achromatic, meaning they do not have a dominant hue. They are also considered to be without color in the traditional sense of vibrant colors like red, blue, or yellow. Furthermore, neutral colors are seen as supportive, tranquil, and livable, making them a versatile choice in design and art.

Question 4

Which of the following phrases best describes the secondary colors?
A) colors with no hue
B) colors that cannot be broken down any further
C) a color mixed from two primary colors
D) colors that are less than full strength

Accepted Answer

Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors together. For example, mixing red and yellow makes orange, blue and yellow make green, and red and blue make purple. These are considered secondary colors.

Question 5

Intensity is a term interchangeable with
A) chroma.
B) hue.
C) value.
D) luminosity.

Accepted Answer

Intensity in color theory refers to the purity or saturation of a color, which is synonymous with chroma, not hue, value, or luminosity. Hue refers to the color itself, value to the lightness or darkness, and luminosity to the brightness or intensity of light emitted or reflected.

Question 6

You can increase the intensity of a color by
A) adding more of the dominant hue.
B) adding more of the complementary hue.
C) adding more light.
D) adding black and white.

Accepted Answer

Adding more of the dominant hue increases the intensity or saturation of the color, making it more vivid.

Question 7

Which of the following color schemes depends heavily upon value and chromatic distribution for interest?
A) monochromatic
B) analogous
C) complimentary
D) achromatic

Accepted Answer

Monochromatic color schemes rely heavily on value and chromatic distribution for interest, as they use different shades and tints of a single hue.

Question 8

Which of the following set of colors would be described as monotone colors?
A) blue, orange, green, red, violet, yellow
B) black, white, gray, red
C) red, yellow, blue
D) brown, beige, tan

Accepted Answer

Monotone colors refer to shades or tints of a single color. Brown, beige, and tan are all shades within the brown color family, making them monotone.

Question 9

Which one of the color schemes achieves harmony by using hues that are adjacent to one another on the color wheel?
A) monochromatic
B) analogous
C) direct complement
D) tetrad

Accepted Answer

Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel, creating a harmonious and cohesive look by utilizing hues that are closely related.

Question 10

What do you call the following color scheme? 
A) split complement
B) triad complement
C) alternate complement
D) direct complement

Accepted Answer

The answer of What do you call the following color...

Question 11

Direct complementary color schemes should employ
A) equal amounts of both complementary hues.
B) a neutralized dominant hue and an intense secondary hue.
C) one hue should dominate and the second hue should be neutralized.
D) neutralized amounts of the dominant and secondary hue.

Accepted Answer

In a direct complementary color scheme, it's common to have one hue dominate while the second, complementary hue is used in a more neutralized form to create balance and visual interest without overwhelming the composition.

Question 12

A color scheme using colors equally spaced on the color wheel falls into which of the following categories?
A) monochromatic
B) analogous
C) complementary
D) achromatic

Accepted Answer

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel, which means they are equally spaced in terms of their position. This creates a high contrast and vibrant look when these colors are used together.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Shibui?
A) soft, earthy colors
B) colors in pure chroma
C) absence of pretentious display and clutter
D) natural color schemes

Accepted Answer

Shibui, a concept in Japanese aesthetics, emphasizes subtlety, simplicity, and unobtrusive beauty, favoring muted and natural color schemes over colors in pure chroma, which are too vivid and striking for the Shibui style.

Question 14

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:
-Monochromatic
A) The basic color
B) Purple
C) A color scheme involving four colors equally spaced on the color wheel
D) Lightness/darkness of a color
E) A color scheme of adjacent colors
F) Intensity
G) Two colors opposite each other on the Wheel form this color scheme
H) Color scheme where the opposites are on the color wheel; however, the opposite includes colors on each side of the opposite.
I) Color scheme using the same hue
J) A darker value
K) lighter value
L) Yellow
M) Color scheme using the same neutral

Accepted Answer

Monochromatic refers to a color scheme using variations in lightness and saturation of a single color.

Question 15

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:
-Hue
A) The basic color
B) Purple
C) A color scheme involving four colors equally spaced on the color wheel
D) Lightness/darkness of a color
E) A color scheme of adjacent colors
F) Intensity
G) Two colors opposite each other on the Wheel form this color scheme
H) Color scheme where the opposites are on the color wheel; however, the opposite includes colors on each side of the opposite.
I) Color scheme using the same hue
J) A darker value
K) lighter value
L) Yellow
M) Color scheme using the same neutral

Accepted Answer

Hue refers to the basic color or the quality that differentiates colors.

Question 16

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:
-Cool Color
A) The basic color
B) Purple
C) A color scheme involving four colors equally spaced on the color wheel
D) Lightness/darkness of a color
E) A color scheme of adjacent colors
F) Intensity
G) Two colors opposite each other on the Wheel form this color scheme
H) Color scheme where the opposites are on the color wheel; however, the opposite includes colors on each side of the opposite.
I) Color scheme using the same hue
J) A darker value
K) lighter value
L) Yellow
M) Color scheme using the same neutral

Accepted Answer

Cool colors are often associated with shades of blue, green, and purple, making purple (B) the correct match for "Cool Color."

Question 17

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:
-Shade
A) The basic color
B) Purple
C) A color scheme involving four colors equally spaced on the color wheel
D) Lightness/darkness of a color
E) A color scheme of adjacent colors
F) Intensity
G) Two colors opposite each other on the Wheel form this color scheme
H) Color scheme where the opposites are on the color wheel; however, the opposite includes colors on each side of the opposite.
I) Color scheme using the same hue
J) A darker value
K) lighter value
L) Yellow
M) Color scheme using the same neutral

Accepted Answer

A "shade" refers to a darker value of a color, created by adding black to the original hue.

Question 18

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:
-Complementary
A) The basic color
B) Purple
C) A color scheme involving four colors equally spaced on the color wheel
D) Lightness/darkness of a color
E) A color scheme of adjacent colors
F) Intensity
G) Two colors opposite each other on the Wheel form this color scheme
H) Color scheme where the opposites are on the color wheel; however, the opposite includes colors on each side of the opposite.
I) Color scheme using the same hue
J) A darker value
K) lighter value
L) Yellow
M) Color scheme using the same neutral

Accepted Answer

Complementary colors are defined as colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

Question 19

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:
-Split Complementary
A) The basic color
B) Purple
C) A color scheme involving four colors equally spaced on the color wheel
D) Lightness/darkness of a color
E) A color scheme of adjacent colors
F) Intensity
G) Two colors opposite each other on the Wheel form this color scheme
H) Color scheme where the opposites are on the color wheel; however, the opposite includes colors on each side of the opposite.
I) Color scheme using the same hue
J) A darker value
K) lighter value
L) Yellow
M) Color scheme using the same neutral

Accepted Answer

Split complementary is a color scheme where a base color and two adjacent colors to its complement are used, rather than the direct opposite color on the color wheel.

Question 20

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:
-Value
A) The basic color
B) Purple
C) A color scheme involving four colors equally spaced on the color wheel
D) Lightness/darkness of a color
E) A color scheme of adjacent colors
F) Intensity
G) Two colors opposite each other on the Wheel form this color scheme
H) Color scheme where the opposites are on the color wheel; however, the opposite includes colors on each side of the opposite.
I) Color scheme using the same hue
J) A darker value
K) lighter value
L) Yellow
M) Color scheme using the same neutral

Accepted Answer

Value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color, which is correctly matched with option D.

Quiz 4: The Science of Color, Psychology and Physiology of Color

Colors as we see them are best defined as the

Which of the following sets of colors would be described as cool colors?

Neutral and/or neutralized colors are many times considered

Which of the following phrases best describes the secondary colors?

Intensity is a term interchangeable with

You can increase the intensity of a color by

Which of the following color schemes depends heavily upon value and chromatic distribution for interest?

Which of the following set of colors would be described as monotone colors?

Which one of the color schemes achieves harmony by using hues that are adjacent to one another on the color wheel?

What do you call the following color scheme?

Direct complementary color schemes should employ

A color scheme using colors equally spaced on the color wheel falls into which of the following categories?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Shibui?

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element: -Monochromatic

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element: -Hue

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element: -Cool Color

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element: -Shade

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element: -Complementary

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element: -Split Complementary

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element: -Value