What's New

This version provides an update to recommended settings.

App Description

Color Theory Quick Reference

Color Theory Quick Reference is a basic information tool for anyone who is new to color theory and needs a simple way to understand how colors interact. It is set up like a two-sided card with information on both sides. It provides introductory information to students who are new to color theory.

Teachers will find the quiz function included in this app test helpful. Using the app a student's knowledge of color theory is tested by presenting a series of multiple choice questions.

Here are a few of the ways you will use Color Theory Quick Reference everyday with introductory art and design students:

• Use Color Theory Quick Reference as an informational tool to help students understand and review basic art concepts in relation to color.

•Tap the areas of the screen to bring up more information shifts about primary, secondary and intermediate colors.

•Tap to get more information about complementary and split-complementary colors.

•Tap the question mark icon to activate a quiz to test knowledge of color theory. A perfect tool for introductory art and design teachers.

•Drag and drop primary, secondary or intermediate colors to better understand their relationships.

Use our Color Theory Quick Reference app to help students learn the basic terminology associated with color.

Many of the areas of the screen are hot spots. Tap terms and icons to bring up more information about each topic. Topics include:

•Primary and Secondary Colors
•Intermediate Colors
•Complementary Colors
•Split-Complementary Colors
•Color Temperature
•Value
•Grayscale
•Tint and Shade
•Mixing Colors

iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • September 26, 2012 Initial release
  • January 07, 2014 New version 1.1
  • March 12, 2015 New version 2.0
  • July 20, 2016 New version 2.1
  • June 20, 2019 New version 3.0
  • September 16, 2023 New version 3.1