Debate: What are the 3 Primary Colors?

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The primary colors are defined differently in various contexts: Red, Yellow, and Blue are recognized as subtractive primary colors, while Red, Blue, and Green serve as additive primary colors. This distinction highlights the importance of context in color theory, particularly in art and video production. The discussion also touches on the concept of color mixing, where combinations of primary colors can create a wide spectrum of other colors.

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  • Understanding of color theory, including additive and subtractive color models
  • Familiarity with RGB and CMY color spaces
  • Basic knowledge of color mixing techniques in art and digital media
  • Awareness of the applications of primary colors in different fields, such as art and video production
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  • Research the differences between additive and subtractive color mixing
  • Explore the RGB color model used in digital displays
  • Learn about the CMY and CMYK color models in printing
  • Investigate the psychological effects of color in design and media
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This discussion is beneficial for artists, graphic designers, video producers, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of color theory and its applications in various media.

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I have a good friend that I like to debate with. We spent about three hours discussing this one.

What are the three primary colors?

I said Red, Yellow, and Blue.

He said Red, Blue and Green.

We were both correct.

Why?
o:) :biggrin:
 
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Red, Yellow, Blue are subtractive primaries.

Red, Blue, Green are additive primaries.[/color]

If that is the answer, then I am not sure how it is a brain teaser.
 
There are quite a few questions here that are not technically "Brain Teasers." I figure if you have to think about the question, and the answer is not common knowledge, then it is a brain teaser. But hey, I just got here. So if I'm screwin with the rules, let me know.



:Swimming with Angels::
 
I don't know the rules either, I just thought brain teasers are something that can be figured out (logically) if you think about it, and this was more of either you know it or you don't. Either way, I don't see any harm in posting it.
 
A third set, what about cyan, yellow, and magenta?
 
How would you define primary colors? This is something like vectors. Using a combination of any three non coplanar vectors, you can define any vector in a particular 3D space.

In the same way, using a combination of any three different colors you could get all other colors I guess. In different quantities. Although one would have to be white, and of the other two, one dark and one light.
 
Wow

Actually, I was thinking about the primary colors for art/additive as Red, Yellow and Blue

And the primary colors for video productio/subtractive as Red, Blue and Green.


:rolleyes:
 

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