The Formulas

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How do I make tertiary colors?

The Formulas

The six intermediate color formulas are P + S = I, or primary plus a secondary color to equal intermediate colors in the additive color system:
Red + orange = red-orange
Yellow + orange = yellow-orange
Blue + violet = blue-violet
Yellow + green = yellow-green
Blue + green = blue-green
Red + violet = red-violet

   

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