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COLOR CHART— An arrangement of colors.
COLOR CYCLING— A spectral effect that creates the illusion of movement
on the computer screen.
COLOR DIMENSIONS— The three elements of color: hue, value, and
intensity.
COLOR GRAPHICS ADAPTER BOARD— Also called CGA or a Video
Graphics Adapter (VGA). This IC chip defines the ability of the computer to
execute commands during the creation of artwork in the computer.
COLOR HARMONY— A unified or aesthetically pleasing effect produced
by a combination of colors.
COLOR INTERVAL— The degree of visual difference between two colors
as measured by hue, value, and intensity.
COLOR KEY— The overall effect of the selected pallette, for instance, a
high-key illustration of light, bright or vibrant color and a low-key
illustration of dull or monotonous colors.
COLOR NOTATION— The specification of color by written symbols and
numerals based on an established color system used on sketches for future
reference.
COLOR PROOF— An engraver’s or printer’s proof showing the effect of
final color in perfect registration.
COLOR SCALE— A series of colors that display a change or gradation in
hue, value, and intensity.
COLOR SCHEME— A group of colors that dominate a picture or create a
unity within it.
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