secondary color

noun

, Art.

1. a color, as orange, green, or violet, produced by mixing two primary colors.

secondary color

1. A color produced by mixing two additive primary colors in equal proportions. The secondary colors are cyan (a mixture of blue and green), magenta (a mixture of blue and red), and yellow (a mixture of green and red). Each secondary color is also the complementary color (or complement ) of the primary color whose wavelength it does not contain. Thus cyan is the complement of red, magenta is the complement of green, and yellow is the complement of blue.
2. See Note at color

Word History and Origins

Origin of secondary color¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

To be fair, the Mariners would point out that their secondary color to navy blue has always been Northwest green, not teal, but the point, or in this case the punchline, still stands.

From Seattle Times

The Redskins are famously burgundy and gold, the Capitals tell their fans to “rock the red,” the Wizards use it as a secondary color, and the Mystics and Nationals generally wear a red-based uniform.

From Washington Times

Perhaps given his expanded role as the secondary color commentator for Phillies games on SportsRadio 94 WIP this season, Frandsen was hesitant to mention Harper by name when broaching the subject of the outfielder’s impending decision.

From Washington Post

The team’s official colors are gold and white, but blue is a secondary color normally reserved for trim.

From Washington Times

Internally, BDA employees have grappled with the potential for an all-red World Series, and whether either of those teams would switch to a secondary color.

From New York Times