What are the 4 Pure Colors?
The question is slightly ambiguous as the concept of "pure color" depends on the context. In the context of subtractive color mixing (like paints or pigments), there are only three primary colors considered pure:
- Red: A pure, fundamental color that cannot be created by mixing other colors.
- Yellow: Another pure, fundamental color, also not mixable from other colors.
- Blue: The third primary color; similarly, pure and not derived from mixing other colors.
These three colors, when combined in various ratios, create a wide range of secondary and tertiary colors. The references provided support this understanding of primary colors as pure.
However, in additive color mixing (like light), the pure colors are slightly different.
Primary Colors in Additive Mixing
In the context of additive color mixing (as seen on screens), the primary colors are red, green, and blue (RGB). These are considered pure because they are the fundamental colors of light. Mixing these in varying intensities produces the full spectrum of colors. While the references don't explicitly state this, it's a crucial distinction from subtractive color mixing.
Therefore, there aren't four universally accepted "pure" colors. The answer depends on the system of color mixing being used.
