PRIMARY COLOR Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

primary color

noun

Definition of primary color next

as in secondary color

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

achromatism

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of primary color Metallic pants with zipper systems, white jeans splashed with primary color paints and baggy jeans with a clay finish were among the other denim highlights. —

Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 The newsletter featured a photo of the Rollins student painting a primary color wheel for the children. —

Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 For proof, look to the number of designers who harnessed a primary color palette –– yellow, blue, and red –– in recent collections. —

Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 29 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 See All Example Sentences for primary color

Recent Examples of Synonyms for primary color

secondary color

Noun

Another idea is to select a secondary color from the pattern and utilize your hat to accentuate that hue.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Your secondary color makes up the next 30%.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 19 Mar. 2026