From e3df17b8f52a291ef8ae3fb43a066c82459d6bd6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bannon Tanner Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:56:22 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update learn-about-tertiary-colors.md (#26027) Fixes issue #18179 Fixed wording to be more clear about which color model was being used --- .../learn-about-tertiary-colors.english.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/01-responsive-web-design/applied-visual-design/learn-about-tertiary-colors.english.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/01-responsive-web-design/applied-visual-design/learn-about-tertiary-colors.english.md index 6aff0eb080..7e5938d0e1 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/01-responsive-web-design/applied-visual-design/learn-about-tertiary-colors.english.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/01-responsive-web-design/applied-visual-design/learn-about-tertiary-colors.english.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ videoUrl: 'https://scrimba.com/c/c3bRDAb' ## Description
Computer monitors and device screens create different colors by combining amounts of red, green, and blue light. This is known as the RGB additive color model in modern color theory. Red (R), green (G), and blue (B) are called primary colors. Mixing two primary colors creates the secondary colors cyan (G + B), magenta (R + B) and yellow (R + G). You saw these colors in the Complementary Colors challenge. These secondary colors happen to be the complement to the primary color not used in their creation, and are opposite to that primary color on the color wheel. For example, magenta is made with red and blue, and is the complement to green. -Tertiary colors are the result of combining a primary color with one of its secondary color neighbors. For example, red (primary) and yellow (secondary) make orange. This adds six more colors to a simple color wheel for a total of twelve. +Tertiary colors are the result of combining a primary color with one of its secondary color neighbors. For example, within the RGB color model, red (primary) and yellow (secondary) make orange (tertiary). This adds six more colors to a simple color wheel for a total of twelve. There are various methods of selecting different colors that result in a harmonious combination in design. One example that can use tertiary colors is called the split-complementary color scheme. This scheme starts with a base color, then pairs it with the two colors that are adjacent to its complement. The three colors provide strong visual contrast in a design, but are more subtle than using two complementary colors. Here are three colors created using the split-complement scheme:
ColorHex Code
orange#FF7D00
cyan#00FFFF
raspberry#FF007D