Color theory dates back to Aristotle's treatise on Colors. Formalization began in 18th century over Newton's color theory. Traditional theory focuses on subjective artistic applications. Modern color science emphasizes objective scientific applications
Complementary colors cancel each other out when mixed, creating white or black. They are opposite colors that complete the set of primaries. When placed side by side, they appear as gray
Shades of white differ slightly from pure white. A shade is a pure color mixed with black or lower lightness. White is the lightest possible color. Lighting can cause pure white to appear off-white
Primary colors are light sources that can be mixed to create various colors. Most common primaries are additive (red, green, blue) or subtractive (cyan, magenta, yellow). No real colorants can mix all possible colors
Dark blue is a deep, intense shade of blue with mysterious allure. HEX code: #111184, RGB values: 6.7% red, 6.7% green, 51.8% blue. Symbolizes stability, calmness, and deep reflection
Blue is one of RGB's primary colors and created by cyan and magenta. Digital blue has hex code #0000FF and RGB values of 0% red, 0% green, 100% blue. Blue symbolizes calmness and tranquility, reflecting sky and water