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What are basic colors?

I wonder what the basic colors are?
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Asked by Stu Aug 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Basic colors are the foundational colors that most people recognize and name easily. They’re often used to teach color theory and form the building blocks for mixing other colors.

🎨 The 11 Basic Color Names (according to Berlin & Kay’s research):

  • Red

  • Blue

  • Yellow

  • Green

  • Orange

  • Purple

  • Pink

  • Brown

  • Gray

  • Black

  • White

These are considered “basic” because they’re universally recognized across cultures and languages. Most people can point to these colors without needing to mix or explain them

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Answered by Jango Sep 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM

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