Primary colors are not made; they are fundamental colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors together.
In the traditional subtractive color model (used for pigments like paints and inks), the primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. These colors are considered primary because all other colors in this model can be derived from them through various combinations. For example, mixing red and yellow creates orange, mixing yellow and blue creates green, and mixing red and blue creates purple.
Here's a breakdown:
- Red: A fundamental color that can't be created by mixing other pigments.
- Yellow: A fundamental color that can't be created by mixing other pigments.
- Blue: A fundamental color that can't be created by mixing other pigments.
It's important to note that the primary colors differ depending on the color model. In the additive color model (used for light, such as on computer screens), the primary colors are red, green, and blue (RGB). Again, these colors cannot be created by mixing other colors within that model.
Therefore, the key characteristic of primary colors is their independent existence; they are the starting point for color creation within a specific color system. They are not the result of mixing.
