Why should you bother to know anything about color theory when you can buy all sorts of premixed colors at your local art store? The most compelling reason is that you're sure to encounter colors in a subject you're painting that you just can't buy, but if you know a little about what colors you get when you mix others together, you'll be able to mix it yourself.

This short quiz tests your knowledge of basic color theory. Why not give it a try?

Go to the First Quiz Question. (There are 11 questions.)