The Element of
Color
Mrs. Gilford’s Art Class
Color
Color is an element
of art that is derived
from reflective light.
Prism & Color Spectrum
When light passes
through a wedgeshaped glass, called a
prism, the beam of
white light is bent
and separated into
bands of color, called
the color spectrum.
Hue
Hue is the name of a color in the color spectrum.
Color Wheel
Visible colors are seen on
the color spectrum. The
different colors have
different wavelengths.
Primary Colors (Hues)
The primary colors
are:
Yellow
Red
Blue
Secondary Colors (Hues)
The secondary hues
are made by mixing
two primary colors.
They are:
Green
Orange
Violet
The Properties of Color
1. Hue
2. Value
3. Intensity
Value
Value is the art element that describes the darkness or
lightness of a color.
Tints
A tint is a light value of a hue.
Shades
Shades are a dark value of a hue.
Intensity
Intensity is the brightness or dullness of a hue.
Students’ Art Work Examples
Guadalupe
3rd Period
Student Art Work Examples
Mason
3rd Period
Students’ Work Examples
Nadelyn
6th Period