Esmasevärvide

Esmasevärvide, often translated as "primary colors," refers to a set of colors from which it is believed all other colors can be created through mixing. Historically and in traditional art theory, these are typically considered to be red, yellow, and blue. This additive system, known as the RYB color model, is based on the subtractive mixing of pigments. When pigments are mixed, they absorb certain wavelengths of light and reflect others. Mixing red, yellow, and blue pigments theoretically allows for the creation of a wide gamut of other colors, including secondary colors (green, orange, purple) and tertiary colors.

However, in modern color theory, particularly in the context of light and digital displays, different primary colors are used. For additive color mixing, which deals with light, the primary colors are red, green, and blue (RGB). This model is used in televisions, computer monitors, and stage lighting. For subtractive color mixing in printing, the primary colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMY), often with black (K) added for richer dark tones, forming the CMYK model. While the traditional RYB primaries are still relevant in art education and for understanding pigment behavior, RGB and CMY are more scientifically accurate for their respective applications. The concept of primary colors is fundamental to understanding color perception and reproduction.