Basic Colors

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Primary Colors

One primary colors scheme consists of the set of colors red, yellow, and blue. This scheme tends to appeal to children.

Red
#FF0000
Yellow
#FFFF00
Blue
#0000FF

Another primary colors scheme consists of the set of colors red, green, and blue. This scheme also tends to appeal to children.

Red
#FF0000
Green
#00FF00
Blue
#0000FF

Secondary Colors

The secondary colors scheme based on the RYB model of primary colors consists of the set of colors orange, green, and violet (or the purple spectrum of colors between violet and red). This colors scheme can be used for asian or mediterranean themes and is said to have a light, uplifting quality. Secondary colors are made by mixing two primary colors.

Orange
#FFA500
Green
#00FF00
Violet
#8B00FF

The secondary colors scheme for the RGB model consists of the colors yellow, cyan, and magenta which seems somewhat cooler and brighter than the RYB model of primary colors above.

Yellow
#FFFF00
Cyan
(Aqua)
#00FFFF
Magenta
(Fuchsia)
#FF00FF