The 12-color wheel, which consists of the three primary colors, the three secondary and the six tertiary colors resulting thereout, emerges from this concept. This word game could be continued on and on, for educational purposes, however, the given perspective is absolutely sufficient. And by mixing the created color with another primary color, a tertiary color is created. Notice: Print out the download template of the color wheel and paint the three corresponding primary color circles with the pure colors.īy mixing two primary colors of equal proportions, a secondary color is created, despite the various definitions that exist. This way, anybody is able to understand the theory of opaque paints and to experiment with the bright colors in a manifold way. As a consequence, the CMYK color model can be transferred to the opaque paintbox K12, which, according to the DIN5023 regulation, also contains these primary colors. The Pelikan printer ink cartridges also contain these colors, which emphasizes the fact that every home printer mixes all its colors out of the primary colors. Black is required in order to shade, however, it also gives the picture the necessary depth of focus. Theoretically, all colors can be mixed out of the so-called primary colors cyan blue (C), magenta red (M), yellow (Y) and black (K).

Hereby, the letters symbolize the colors that are taken as a basis in the printing industry. The CMYK printing color model serves as a basis here. We are frequently asked which color model the Pelikan theory of opaque paints is based on. One is in color and serves as a template and one is to self-design.

Notice: The download template contains two different color wheels. The motto 'The proof of the pudding is in the eating' serves as an inspiration to try to mix the color wheel on ones own. Practically, however, despite the theory being plausible, trying to find the right shade is always exciting again. Primary colors, tertiary composites, secondary colors and the printing color model are terms that always come up in the theory of opaque paints.

Color wheel primary and tertiary