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Which colours are the primaries in subtractive colour mixing, as traditionally taught?

Correct answer C. Blue, yellow, red

Explanation

Subtractive mixing combines pigments, each absorbing some wavelengths; the traditional painter's primaries are red, yellow and blue, whereas red, green and blue are the additive primaries of light.

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