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

Looks-wise, the Cloud showcases a modern, minimal look that’s years ahead of most other walking sneakers and running shoes’ primary colors and bulky builds. —Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026

On the east side of the highway stood a scattering of temporary shelters in primary colors. —Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026

King became the Bulls’ primary color commentator in 2008, teaming with play-by-play specialist Neil Funk. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026

Her works were made entirely in primary colors, plus black and gold. —Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 3 June 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