Color wheel
Color Wheel
The Color Wheel is a circular diagram that represents the relationships between different colors. It is a useful tool in the field of art therapy, graphic design, and color theory.
Pronunciation
Color Wheel: /ˈkʌlər wiːl/
Etymology
The term "Color Wheel" originates from the early experiments of Sir Isaac Newton in the 17th century. Newton's color circle, which he created by refracting white sunlight into red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet beams, is the earliest known color wheel.
Description
A color wheel is a visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship. Primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) are arranged equidistantly around the wheel, with secondary and tertiary colors placed appropriately between them.
Related Terms
- Primary Colors: The colors from which all other colors can be obtained by mixing.
- Secondary Colors: Colors that are created by mixing two primary colors.
- Tertiary Colors: Colors that are created by mixing a primary color with a secondary color.
- Complementary Colors: Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
- Analogous Colors: Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
- Warm Colors: Colors that are often associated with heat, like reds, yellows, and oranges.
- Cool Colors: Colors that are often associated with cool elements, like blues, greens, and purples.
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