Chapter 16.2, Problem 24SSC

To determine

The primary pigments of the light that must be mixedto produce red and explain it in terms of color subtraction for pigment colors.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The two colors of light that produce white when combined together in equal intensities are said to complement of each other's colors.The production of various light colors by combining the three main light colors is known as the introduction of colors.

When the primary pigments colors magenta and yellow are mixed it produces red color.

Primary pigments absorb one primary color and reflect the two from the white light. The primary pigment yellow absorbs blue light and reflects red and green light. While magenta pigment absorbs green light and reflects blue and red light.

When the two pigments magenta and yellow are combined, blue and green lights are absorbed by it. As a result it produces red light.

Conclusion: Hence,to produce red light the primary pigments yellow and magenta have to be mixed.