What are the primary colors?

Primary Colors: Primary colors are the foundation for creating other colors. They cannot be created by mixing other colors together. The primary colors are:

  • red
  • blue
  • yellow

Secondary Colors: Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors.  

  • red+ yellow = orange
  • yellow + blue = green
  • blue + red = violet

Tertiary Colors: Tertiary colors are created by mixing primary colors and adjacent secondary colors on the color wheel. 

  • red + orange = red orange
  • green + yellow = yellow green
  • blue + violet = blue violet

Need a visual? Learn more about blending and mixing colors here.

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