Colour systems: RGB, CMYK, HSB
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
What is the hexadecimal form of RGB (255, 0, 128)?
#FF0080
2
How many colours are there with 8 levels (3 bits) per channel?
512
3
What is the complement, in degrees, of Hue = 100° in HSB?
280
4
Why does the colour system used in a printer differ from the one on a monitor?
A monitor emits light (RGB adds up), while paper reflects light and inks absorb it (CMYK subtracts).
5
Name a text colour that stands out clearly on a black background, and say why.
White or light yellow: the brightness difference is large, so it is easy to read.