Across
- 2. A darker version of a color made by adding black.
- 4. Colors like reds and yellows that visually advance, adding energy and intimacy to spaces.
- 8. The psychological effect colors have on feelings and behavior.
- 9. Colors like blues and greens that visually recede, creating a calming and spacious effect.
- 10. How our brains process color signals received from light.
- 14. Orange, Green, and Purple — created by mixing equal parts of two primary colors.
- 17. Emotional and physical reactions triggered by colors.
- 19. Three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering balanced and vibrant color schemes.
- 20. Red, Blue, and Yellow — cannot be created by mixing other colors and form the basis of all other hues.
- 21. A balanced and cohesive combination of colors that creates pleasing aesthetics.
- 22. A lighter version of a color made by adding white.
Down
- 1. Three adjacent colors on the color wheel used together for subtle, cohesive effects.
- 3. Fixed design elements like flooring or countertops that influence color choices.
- 5. Colors positioned directly opposite each other on the color wheel, creating high contrast and vibrant harmony.
- 6. The reflection of all colors, used to bring light, openness, and spaciousness.
- 7. The absence of color, used to create drama, sophistication, and visual weight.
- 11. The art and science of how humans perceive and interpret colors, guiding designers in selecting and combining colors for emotional and visual impact.
- 12. Colors formed by mixing a primary color with an adjacent secondary color (e.g., Red-Orange, Yellow-Green).
- 13. A muted version of a color made by adding gray.
- 15. A circular diagram representing the relationships between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, foundational for color selection in design.
- 16. A color scheme using variations of a single color through tints (adding white), shades (adding black), and tones (adding gray).
- 18. The intensity or purity of a color, influencing energy and mood.