primary color

noun

: any of a set of colors from which all other colors may be derived

Examples of primary color in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That was a way in that could also become this wonderful, vivid world of primary colors and plucky kids and eccentric customers, and be very observational and immersive. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026

The part-primary color, part-pastel aesthetic is somewhat reminiscent of designer Raf Simons’ 2010s collaborations with Adidas. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026

The announcements mark a clear expansion of Hisense’s multi-primary color strategy, moving beyond single-flagship demonstrations toward broader commercial availability. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026

Jones wore purple — the secondary color produced when the primary colors of red and blue and blended. —Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for primary color

• bicolor
• concolor
• discolor
• tricolor
• colour
• culler
• duller
• multicolor
• technicolor
• unicolor
• versicolor
• watercolor

Kids Definition

primary color

noun

: any of a set of colors from which all other colors may be made with the colors for light being red, green, and blue and for pigments or paint being red, yellow, and blue

Medical Definition

primary color

noun

: any of a set of colors (as red, yellow, and blue or red, green, and blue) from which all other colors may be derived