Question

secondary colors are ______________
a. the hues red, yellow, and blue, which can be mixed to produce all other hues.
b. hues made by combining equal parts of two primary colors.
c. hues that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel.
d. hues made by combining one primary and one secondary hue.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A describes primary colors (red, yellow, blue) which are the base for mixing other hues, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Secondary colors are defined as hues created by mixing equal parts of two primary colors (e.g., red + yellow = orange, red + blue = purple, yellow + blue = green). This matches the definition of secondary colors.
• Option C describes complementary colors (hues opposite on the color wheel), not secondary colors, so C is incorrect.
• Option D describes tertiary colors (mixing a primary and a secondary hue), so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. hues made by combining equal parts of two primary colors.