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

Question 1

Colors as we see them are best defined as the

A) electromagnetic spectrum.
B) visible spectrum.
C) infrared colors.
D) prism colors.

Answer 1

visible spectrum.

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

Answer 2

blue, green, violet, blue-green

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.

Answer 3

all of the above are correct.

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

Question 5

Intensity is a term interchangeable with

A) chroma.
B) hue.
C) value.
D) luminosity.

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.

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

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

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

Question 10

What do you call the following color scheme?

A) split complement
B) triad complement
C) alternate complement
D) direct complement

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Question 21

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Analogous

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

Question 22

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Tetrad

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

Question 23

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Monotone

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

Question 24

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Warm 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

Question 25

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Chroma

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

Question 26

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Tint

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

Question 27

Construct the Standard Color Wheel

Question 28

Discuss the electromagnetic spectrum/visible spectrum, and its relationship to color:

Question 29

Discuss the concept of subtractive color:

Question 30

............ colors recede and …...............colors advance.

Question 31

One of the most difficult colors to use is_______ , because this color is affected by different lighting and materials.

A) brown
B) gray
C) white
D) blue

Question 32

The use of this color as an accent allows other colors to appear crisp and clear.

A) black
B) red
C) gray
D) brown

Question 33

Which of the following make good background colors?

A) beige, grayed green, warm yellows
B) cool green, beige, light gray, off-white
C) light gray, warm green, violet, white
D) chocolate brown, pink, peach, off-white

Question 34

What color is associated with protective powers in ancient times, symbolizes happiness, and is used for weddings in China?

A) white
B) black
C) purple
D) red

Question 35

When selecting a color for a wall, you should use the color chip that

A) most exactly matches the color you desire.
B) is several shades darker than you desire.
C) is several tints lighter than you desire.
D) is brighter in chroma than you desire.

Question 36

Which of the following surfaces will NOT darken a room?

A) level loop ivory carpet
B) nubby woven linen drapery
C) textured beige wallcovering
D) beige plastic laminate counter

Question 37

To make a large room seem smaller, paint the walls

A) white.
B) beige.
C) bright and dark colors.
D) soft and light colors.

Question 38

Warm light on a blue fabric will

A) neutralize the color.
B) enhance the color.
C) give true color.
D) give less color.

Question 39

The main consideration in using off-whites in a room is

A) lightness and darkness.
B) basic hue in common.
C) the type of light used.
D) the amount of hue added to white.

Question 40

If the desired is for the ceiling to match the wall color, the ceiling should be painted

A) the same color as the wall color.
B) the same color as the trim color.
C) a shade of the wall color.
D) a tint of the wall color.

Question 41

When designing the woods

A) dark colors should be used to enhance the wood tones.
B) heavier grained woods call for heavier textures and stronger colors.
C) mixing woods of fine grains and heavy grains creates a good design.
D) finer wood grains require cooler color schemes.

Question 42

When distributing tonal values in rooms, it is usually best to use

A) equal amounts of light, medium, and dark.
B) fewer lights and darks and the majority in mediums.
C) a lot of lights, a few darks, with the balance in mediums.
D) a lot of darks, with equal distribution of light and medium.

Question 43

Turn to Figure 1.8. What is the distribution of tonal values?

A) a lot of mediums, a lot of darks, and few lights
B) a lot of darks, and equal lights and mediums
C) equal darks and mediums, and a few lights
D) a lot of lights, a few darks, and a few mediums

Question 44

Color transition is best used to

A) harmonize furniture within a room.
B) guide occupants from room to room.
C) provide harmony from room to room.
D) change the apparent feeling within a room.

Question 45

To begin planning the color scheme of a room, you might start with a

A) patterned wallcovering.
B) ceiling color.
C) paint chip.
D) wood finish.

Question 46

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Purity, freshness, mourning in Asian cultures

A) Purple
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
E) Black
F) Brown
G) Orange

Question 47

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Warm-when tinted, refreshing

A) Purple
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
E) Black
F) Brown
G) Orange

Question 48

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Royalty, nobility

A) Purple
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
E) Black
F) Brown
G) Orange

Question 49

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Danger, anger, passion

A) Purple
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
E) Black
F) Brown
G) Orange

Question 50

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Supportive, homey

A) Purple
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
E) Black
F) Brown
G) Orange

Question 51

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Loyalty, tranquility

A) Purple
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
E) Black
F) Brown
G) Orange

Question 52

Match the Following Phrase With the Correct Element:

-Sophisticated, dramatic

A) Purple
B) Red
C) Blue
D) White
E) Black
F) Brown
G) Orange

Question 53

What color is sacred to Muslims, but also related to nature and ecology?

Question 54

What is the best color solution for the entry and why?

Question 55

Why is it best to choose a neutral color for bathroom fixtures?

Question 56

1. …...............chromas can make a room feel smaller
2.…....................hues can increase the apparent size of a room.

Question 57

A room with high light levels may be enhanced with ________________________light-absorbing colors. A room with low light levels may be more pleasant with light- ______________________ colors.

Question 58

Why is it best to use neutral drapery linings?

Question 59

Describe the three solutions for wood trim and their effects.

Question 60

Discuss the importance of color transition from room to room and how it is achieved: