Design - color theory

Hex Code

Used to identify colors in HTML, CSS, and SVG, consisting of a six-digit code.

Hue

The twelve pure and bold colors on the color wheel define what we mean by “color”

Monochromatic

A color scheme using the tints and shades of only one color.

Value

The lightness or darkness of a color, indicating the degree of a hue.

Tone

A hue to which grey has been added.

Tint

A hue to which white has been added (lighter value)

Color

The visual portion of the light spectrum.

Primary colors

These are the root of every other hue imaginable. Red, blue, yellow.

Secondary colors

When you combine any two of the Pure Primary Hues, you get three new mixtures called Secondary Colors.

Tertiary colors

When you mix a Primary and its nearest Secondary on the Basic Color Wheel you create six new mixtures called what?

Analogous colors

A group of 3-5 colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a harmonious and flowing visual effect

Cool colors

Green, blue, purple

Warm colors

Red, Orange, Yellow

Monochromatic

Containing or using only one color.