A powerpoint slide for middle school art students

1. COLOR!!!

2. What are the primary
colors?

3. Answer:
Red, yellow, and blue are primary colors.
They are the three colors that cannot be
made by mixing any other colors. These
three colors are mixed to create all other
colors and can be combined with white or
black to create tints (lighter tones) and
shades (darker hues) of these colors.

4. What are secondary
colors?

5. Answer:
Orange, green, and purple are secondary colors.
They are created by mixing two of the three
primary colors together.

6. Complementary Colors
Colors that are
opposite each other on
the color wheel are
considered to be
complementary colors
(example: red and
green).
• Complementary colors
are highly contrasted
and can work well
together in a color
scheme

13. Analogous Colors
* Analogous color schemes
use colors that are next to
each other on the color
wheel. They usually
match well and create
serene and comfortable
designs.
* Analogous color schemes
are often found in nature
and are harmonious and
pleasing to the eye.

19. What is Tint?

20. • Answer: Tint is when you simply add white to
any color.