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Colour Theory — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)

Single-page reference for KS2 colour theory. Covers primary, secondary and tertiary colours, the colour wheel, complementary and analogous colours, warm and cool colours, and tints/shades. Aligns with KS2 NC art and design.

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Page count: 5. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.

Learning objective

Recall colour theory vocabulary, the colour wheel, and how to use tints, shades and colour psychology in art.

About this resource

  • Subject: Art
  • Type: Knowledge Organiser
  • Grade levels: Grade 2 (ages 7-8, ≈ Year 3), Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
  • Pages: 5
  • Date added: 2026-12-14
  • Credit: Qualified primary teacher