COLORS

Presented by:

Teresa Dean

Socorro County 4-H Agent

PRIMARY COLORS

SECONDARY COLORS

Secondary Colors(mixed from primary

colors)

Violet (red + blue) Green (yellow + blue) Orange (yellow + red)

PRIMARY/SECONDARY COLOR WHEEL

NEAUTRALS

COMPLEMENTARY COLORS

RED = GREEN

YELLOW = PURPLE

ORANGE = BLUE

TINTS OR SHADESColor + White = Tint

Color + Black = Shade

WARM VS. COOL COLORS

Yellow, Orange and Red

People connect these colors with heat.

Warm colors encourage activity and excitement.

Green, Blue and Violet

They seem fresh and calm

Warm Colors Cool Colors

ARE YOU A COOL OR WARM PERSON?

Eyes are typically blue or grey.

Hair color typically blonde, brown or black.

Skin has definite blue and pinkish undertones.

Cool-toned people look best in colors such as blue, red, pink and purple, or "gem-tones".

Usually looks best in silver jewelry.

In natural light, the color of the veins on the underside of your wrist are bluish.

You can wear a white shirt and it is flattering on you.

Eyes are typically brown, green or hazel.

Hair color typically brown, black, red, auburn, blonde or strawberry blonde.

Skin has yellow/orange or olive undertones.

Warm-toned people look best in earthy-toned clothing, such as browns, yellows, oranges, yellowish green and ecru.

Look best in gold jewelry. In natural light, the color of

the veins on the underside of your wrist are greenish.

You are most flattered by an off-white, cream or ecru shirt (i.e. pure white makes you look washed out)

Cool Warm

SO WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN TO YOU?