Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Practice Exam

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What are the three secondary colors?

  1. Pink, Orange, Purple

  2. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

  3. Red, Orange, Green

  4. Green, Purple, Brown

The correct answer is: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

The three secondary colors are Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. In color theory, secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors. In the subtractive color model, which is commonly used in printing and other applications, the primary colors are Red, Blue, and Yellow. When you mix these primary colors, you get the following results: - Mixing Red and Blue gives you Magenta. - Mixing Red and Yellow gives you Orange. - Mixing Blue and Yellow gives you Green. However, in the context of the subtractive primaries of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow, when combined, these colors create a broad spectrum of color. When you mix Cyan and Magenta, you produce Blue; mixing Magenta and Yellow yields Red; and Cyan and Yellow result in Green. Understanding the relationship between primary and secondary colors is crucial for photographers and anyone working with color, especially in terms of color balance in digital imaging and print production. This knowledge helps ensure accurate color reproduction in photographic work.