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Primary Colors List

Grab the classic primary colors in clean formats for design systems, learning materials, or quick palette references.

Primary colors(3 colors)

List reflects the traditional RYB primary colors commonly used in art and basic color theory.

How to use this list

Copy the list in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Pick a format

    Choose text, JSON, or HTML output.

  2. 2
    Copy or download

    Copy to clipboard or download a file.

  3. 3
    Paste into your workflow

    Use in docs, apps, or lesson plans.

Use the text format for quick references in slides or classroom handouts.

Who should use this list?

  • Designers building color documentation
  • Educators preparing art or theory materials
  • Developers creating palette pickers or demos

Examples

Text output with one color per line.

"Red" -> Red

JSON output for apps or scripts.

"Red" -> ["Red", "Blue", "Yellow"]

HTML output for dropdown menus.

"Red" -> <option value="Red">Red</option>

A clean list of primary colors

Use this list as a quick reference for the classic primary colors used in art and foundational color theory.

Need a quick primary colors list? This page gives you the classic RYB set in copy-ready formats so you can move fast without digging through reference material. Use the text list for slides and worksheets, JSON for apps or scripts, or HTML <option> tags for dropdown menus. It is handy for labeling charts, building simple color pickers, and documenting palette standards in a design system. The list stays intentionally short to make teaching and reuse easy, and you can pair it with complementary or secondary colors when expanding a palette. Use it to standardize labels across docs, mock data, and onboarding guides, or to keep prototypes consistent in a pinch. Great for quick references and classroom check-ins. If you are working in screen-based color models, add RGB values in your notes for accuracy. Because the output is deterministic and local, you can rely on it for documentation, QA, and prototypes.

Copy-ready formats

Switch between text, JSON, and HTML formats with one click.

  • Text list
  • JSON array
  • HTML <option> tags
Clean labeling

Keep color names consistent across docs, UI copy, and data tables.

  • Capitalized labels
  • One item per line
  • Alphabetized output
Fast workflows

Ideal for classroom materials, palette docs, and design system notes.

  • No setup
  • Deterministic output
  • Clipboard ready

Color list best practices

Keep color names and models clear to avoid confusion.

  • Specify the color model (RYB vs RGB) in documentation.
  • Pair names with hex values when building UI palettes.
  • Use consistent capitalization across labels and data.

Frequently asked questions

Which primary colors are included?>
This list uses the traditional RYB model: red, blue, and yellow.
Is this the same as RGB primaries?>
No. RGB primaries are red, green, and blue; this list is the classic art model.
Can I use the HTML format for a dropdown?>
Yes. Choose the HTML format to generate ready-to-paste <option> tags.

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