Color Theory

Color Theory: 7 Types of Color Purity

Kristi Dawn Riggs
Upskilling

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Color Theory for Designers

Color purity is defined by its resemblance to its hue, and this is important because purer colors can make more tone, shades, and tints. Let’s start with hue.

Hue is the name of the purest colors. The colors found on a 12-spoke color wheel are hues. As you move around the color wheel, you’ll notice that some colors (such as orange and yellow) appear…

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Kristi Dawn Riggs
Upskilling

Advisor, University Faculty Adjunct, M.A. Georgetown University.