primary color

noun2

1. •
   Any of three colors which, when added to or subtracted from others in different amounts, can generate all other colors

   • Red, blue and green are additive primary colors.
   • Magenta, yellow and cyan are subtractive primary colors.
2. •
   Any of three colours which, when added to or subtracted from others in different amounts, can generate all other colours.

   • Red, blue and green are additive primary colours.
   • Magenta, yellow and cyan are subtractive primary colours.