The Power of Color

Why is it important to ensure a design works in black and white before adding color?

Color can help fundamental design flows.

What type of color is created when you mix two primary colors together?

Secondary color

Which color relationship uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel?

Analogous

Red and green are examples of which type of color relationship?

Complementary colors

What is hue?

The pure name of a color, like red or blue.

What do you create when you mix a hue with white?

A tint

What happens when you add red, green, and blue light at full intensity in the RGB color model?

You create white

Which color model should a designer use when creating a website?

RGB

Why is CMYK called as subtractive color model?

Adding more ink makes the color darker by subtracting light.

A student is designing a poster that will be printed on paper. Which color model should they use?

CMYK

What does the ‘K’ stand for in CMYK?

Key (black)

 

When would a designer choose to use the Pantone Matching System?

When exact color matching is critical, like for brand logos.

According to color psychology, which colors are associated with energy, passion, and urgency?

Red and orange

A designer wants to create a feeling of calm and trust in their project. Which colors should they consider using?

Blue and green

Why should designers never rely on color alone to convey meaning?

Some people may be colorblind or have visual impairments.

What is one key principle for ensuring accessibility in color design?

Ensure high contrast for readability

A designer is starting a new project. According to the presentation, what is a good tip for choosing colors?

Start with a limited palette to maintain focus

Why is it important to test colors in different lighting and contexts?

Colors can appear differently depending on the environment.