Colour quiz
Today, I thought we could wrap up Colour Perception Month with a fun, quick quiz! 🎨✨
I haven’t done this before, so let me know what you think!
How to Play:
Grab a piece of paper and a pen (no peeking at the answers just yet! 👀), write down your answers as you go, and then check them at the end.
Let’s see how well you really know your colours… Ready? Let’s go!
1. What does ‘hue’ stand for?
A. How light or dark a colour is
B. The technical name for a colour (e.g., red, blue, yellow)
C. How vibrant or muted a colour is
D. The temperature of a colour (warm or cool)
2. Which of these are complementary colour pairings?
A. Blue & Green
B. Red & Orange
C. Purple & Yellow
D. Pink & Brown
3. What is the term for colours that sit next to each other on the colour wheel?
A. Complementary
B. Monochromatic
C. Analogous
D. Triadic
4. Which of these colour combinations is an example of a triadic colour scheme?
5. What is a ‘tint’ in colour theory?
A. A colour mixed with black
B. A colour mixed with white
C. A colour mixed with grey
D. A colour mixed with its complement
6. What makes a colour warmer or cooler?
A. The amount of black added to it
B. The level of brightness
C. The undertone of the colour
D. Whether it’s a pastel shade or not
7. If your dominant colour season is ‘Winter,’ which type of colours will suit you best?
A. Warm and muted
B. Cool and clear
C. Soft and dusty
D. Light and warm
8. Which of these actresses would be described as high contrast?
9. Which of these colours does not fit within the seasonal colour palette?
10. In the above picture, what season do the remaining three colours belong to? (ignoring the odd colour out)
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
11. Which of these colours does not fit within the seasonal colour palette?
12. In the above picture, what season do the remaining three colours belong to? (ignoring the odd colour out)
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
13. Which of these four greens is the warmest?
14. Which of these four reds is the coolest?
Right, that's all the questions… let’s see how you did!
Answers
Here are the answers and some brief explanations…. (give yourself one point for each correct answer)
Correct Answer - B. The technical name for a colour (e.g., red, blue, yellow)
Correct Answer - C. Purple & Yellow
Complementary colours sit opposite each other on the colour wheel and create a strong contrast when paired together. Other complementary pairs include blue & orange and red & green.
Correct Answer - C. Analogous
Analogous colours sit side by side on the colour wheel, creating harmonious and visually pleasing combinations (e.g., blue, teal, and green).Correct Answer - A. Blue, Yellow, Red
A triadic colour scheme consists of three colours evenly spaced around the colour wheel. Blue, yellow, and red form a perfect triadic scheme, commonly seen in primary colour palettes. The other options feature analogous or neutral combinations, which don’t create the same balanced contrast.
Correct Answer - B. A colour mixed with white
A tint is created by adding white to a colour, making it lighter (e.g., adding white to red creates pink!)Correct Answer: C. The undertone of the colour
A colour is classified as warm or cool based on its undertone:Warm colours have yellow, orange, or red undertones. Examples: mustard yellow, coral, warm brown.
Cool colours have blue, green, or violet undertones. Examples: teal, icy pink, navy.
The temperature of a colour can also be affected by how much of these undertones are present—for example, a warm red will lean toward orange, while a cool red will have blue undertones
Correct Answer - B. Cool and clear
Explanation: Winter colour palettes feature cool, vibrant, and high-contrast shades like jewel tones, icy pastels, and deep, rich hues.Correct Answer: C
High contrast means there is a strong difference between the person's skin tone, hair colour, and eye colour.
A has low contrast due to their fair skin, light hair, and soft features.
B has a medium contrast level with warm, blended tones in hair and skin.
C has high contrast, with dark hair, bright blue eyes, and fair skin—creating a striking visual impact.
D has a low/medium contrast level, as their features blend more softly.
I’ve turned the colour into greyscale so you can see for yourself.
9. Correct Answer - A. Soft Pastel pink
Seasonal colour palettes follow specific undertones, contrast levels, and saturation.
A (Soft pastel pink) – Typically seen in Summer or Winter palettes due to its cool and soft nature.
C (Muted olive green) – A classic Autumn shade, as it’s earthy and muted.
D (Dusty muted purple) – Works well in Autumn or Summer because it’s deep but not overly bright.
B (Bold warm orange) – This is a strong warm shade that works in Spring and Autumn.
10. Correct Answer - C Autumn
11. Correct Answer - Correct Answer: B. Warm mustard yellow
Seasonal colour palettes are based on undertones (cool vs. warm) and intensity (muted vs. bright).
A (Cool sky blue) – A typical Winter or Summer colour due to its cool undertones.
C (Soft rose pink) – Works well in Summer, as it’s cool and muted.
D (Muted lavender) – Fits into Summer or Winter, since it’s a cool, soft pastel.
B (Warm mustard yellow) – This leans too warm and golden for cool seasons like Summer or Winter, making it the outlier. It’s better suited to Autumn or Spring palettes.
12. Correct Answer - B Summer - though some of the colours can work in other palettes, the majority work for the summer palette.
13. Correct Answer - C
A green’s warmth is determined by how much yellow it contains.
A Muted Teal Green - – A deeper, slightly cool green with a touch of blue.
B Soft Mint Green – A cool-toned pastel green with blue undertones.
C Vibrant Yellow-Green – The warmest green, as it has the most yellow in it, making it bright and warm.
D Deep Forest Green – A deep, blue-based green, making it the coolest option.
14. Correct Answer: B. Cranberry Red
A red’s warmth or coolness depends on its undertones:
Warm reds contain yellow or orange, making them fiery and vibrant. Cool reds contain blue, giving them a deeper, more jewel-like appearance.
A Scarlet Red – A bright, warm red with strong orange undertones.
B Cranberry Red– A cool red with a deep blue undertone, making it the coolest in this set.
C Rust Red – A warm, brownish-red with earthy orange undertones.
D Coral Red – A warm red with a peachy, slightly orange tint.
How Did You Score? 🎨✨
🔴 0-4: “Colourfully Confused” – You might still be seeing the world in black and white, but don’t worry! Every colour expert starts somewhere. Time to brush up on those hues! 🌈
🟠 5-8: “Shady Business” – You’ve got a good eye for colour, but sometimes those undertones trick you! Keep refining your perception, and you’ll be a pro in no time. 👀
🟡 9-11: “Tonal Genius” – You clearly know your tints from your shades! A solid score that proves you’ve got a keen sense of colour harmony. Just a few more tweaks, and you’ll be unstoppable! 🎯
🟢 12-13: “Certified Colour Queen 👑” – Complementary, triadic, undertones—you’ve cracked the code! Your ability to see colour is chef’s kiss 💋.
💙 14/14: “Do You Want a Job?” – Seriously, do you want a job?! You’ve clearly mastered colour analysis to a level that would make Pantone jealous. DM me your CV. 😂🎨
… Come let us know in the group how you did!