Colors that encompass blues, greens, violets, and blue-reds are described as what?

• A. Warm
• B. Cool
• C. Neutral
• D. Bright

Answer: (B)

Color temperature is the idea that colors convey warmth or coolness. Blues, greens, violets, and blue-based purples (blue-reds) sit on the cool side of the spectrum. These hues are associated with calm, receding visual effects and often feel less aggressive or energetic than warm colors. Warm colors—reds, oranges, yellows—feel their opposite: they’re energetic and tend to advance toward the viewer. So the set described—blues, greens, violets, and blue-reds—is best described as cool. Neutral and bright refer to other attributes (neutral for lack of color or balance, bright for lightness/intensity), not temperature.