Additive color mixing involves creating colors by combining different wavelengths of light. The primary colors in this system are red, green, and blue (RGB). When these primary colors are combined in various proportions, they produce a wide range of other colors, ultimately leading to white light when all three are mixed equally at full intensity.
Here's a breakdown of the additive color mixing combinations:
- Red + Green = Yellow
- Red + Blue = Magenta
- Green + Blue = Cyan
- Red + Green + Blue = White
- No colors (absence of light) = Black
This mixing process is commonly used in displays like TVs, computer monitors, and phone screens. Each pixel is composed of tiny red, green, and blue subpixels that emit light. By controlling the intensity of each subpixel, the display can produce a vast array of colors. Dimming all three subpixels equally results in shades of gray, while turning them all off results in black.
| Color 1 | Color 2 | Resulting Color |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Green | Yellow |
| Red | Blue | Magenta |
| Green | Blue | Cyan |
| Red | Green | Blue |
