Primary & Secondary Colors

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The property of objects that is perceived based on the way they reflect light, such as red, blue, green, purple, orange, yellow and more.

  • Why We Use Them

    To describe and differentiate objects, create art, and communicate preferences.

  • When to Use Them

    When describing appearances, making choices, or creating visual designs.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. The sky is blue.

  2. She wore a red dress.

  3. The grass is green.

  4. He painted the house yellow.

  5. The car is black.

  6. She likes purple flowers.

  7. The cat has white fur.

  8. He has a brown dog.

  9. The orange is orange in color.

  10. She bought a pink notebook.

    We add “ish” to words when we are trying to

    explain a color that is not a clearly defined color:

  11. He wore some greenish blue pants.

  12. They all had on a dark reddish color jacket.

  13. I love that material that is a little pinkish purple.

IDIOMS USING COLORS

  1. "Feeling Blue" - Feeling sad or depressed.

    "She’s been feeling blue ever since her best friend moved away."

  2. "Green with Envy" - Very jealous.

    "He was green with envy when he saw his friend’s new car."

  3. "Caught Red-Handed" - Caught in the act of doing something wrong or illegal.

    "The thief was caught red-handed by the police."

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