Primary color

Primary colors are colorants or colored lights that can be mixed in varying amounts to produce a gamut of colors. This is the essential method used to create the perception of a broad range of colors in, e. g.

, electronic displays, color printing, and paintings.
Perceptions associated with a given combination of primary colors can be predicted by an appropriate mixing model that uses the physics of how light interacts with physical media, and ultimately the retina to be able to accurately display the intended colors.

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