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What are tertiary colors?

  1. Mixing a primary color with a secondary color (e.g., Blue-Violet)

  2. Mixing two primary colors (e.g., Red-Yellow)

  3. Colors obtained from secondary colors only

  4. Colors that are invisible to the naked eye

The correct answer is: Mixing a primary color with a secondary color (e.g., Blue-Violet)

Tertiary colors are produced by mixing a primary color with a secondary color. For example, blue-violet is a tertiary color because it is created by mixing the primary color blue with the secondary color violet. This combination results in a tertiary color that falls between the primary and secondary colors on the color wheel. This process of blending primary and secondary colors gives rise to a wide range of colors that add depth and complexity to color theory.