Primärfärbemittel

Primärfarbmittel, often referred to as primary colors, are a set of colors that can be mixed together in various proportions to create a range of other colors. In subtractive color mixing, which is relevant for pigments and inks, the traditional primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. When these three pigments are combined, they theoretically produce black, although in practice, a dark muddy brown is more common due to impurities. Cyan, magenta, and yellow are the primary colors used in modern printing processes (CMYK).

In additive color mixing, used for light, the primary colors are red, green, and blue (RGB). When these lights are combined, they produce white light. Different intensities of each primary color create a vast spectrum of secondary and tertiary colors. For example, mixing red and green light produces yellow, while mixing red and blue light produces magenta. Understanding primary colors is fundamental to fields such as art, design, and color theory. They form the basis for understanding how colors interact and how to achieve specific hues through mixing. The specific set of primary colors can vary depending on the medium being used, whether it's paint, light, or digital displays.