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Depends on the ink. Some black inks are black because they contain a single black pigment; one of the old formulations for ink was lampblack (soot) in a liquid carrier. This would make a tolerably decent science fair project; get several different "black" inks and use paper chromatography to show what pigments are in each.

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Which colors are the only colors that can not be mixed using any other colors?

Red, yellow and blue are the only colours that can not be mixed using any other colours. These are the primary colours any pretty much every other colour can be mixed from these three colours. However, you may count black and white as unmixable from any other colours, but personally I do not count them as colours- just tones. This is for each person to decide for themselves.


What are the primary colors of light and why are they called primary colors?

blue red yellow. green is made by blue and yellow Printing: yellow, cyan, magenta, plus black to make solid blacks. (Check your colour printer's cartridges some time). Televison: red, green, blue.


Why cant you produce black light?

Black light is produced using ultraviolet (UV) lights. These lights emit UV radiation, which causes certain materials to glow or fluoresce in a way that appears to be black light. Other colors of light don't have the same effect on these materials, which is why they cannot produce black light.


Is a black hole racist?

No, a black hole is not racist. It is a region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it. The term "black hole" refers to its ability to absorb all forms of energy and matter within its event horizon.


What is the process of changing a workbook's appearance by defining the fonts styles colors and decorative features without changing the actual data?

To change a workbook's appearance without altering the data, you can modify the formatting options such as fonts, styles, colors, and decorative features. This can be done by selecting the specific cells, rows, or columns that you want to change the appearance of, then using the formatting options available in the toolbar or formatting menu to customize the look of the workbook. This allows you to enhance the visual presentation of the data without impacting its content.

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How can one create black paint without using the color black?

To create black paint without using the color black, you can mix together equal parts of primary colors like red, blue, and yellow. This combination will create a dark, neutral color that appears black to the eye.


What is the definition of white primary?

The lighting color wheel is different from a painting color wheel. If the painting primary colors of red-yellow-blue are added in equal amount, the result is black. If using lighting primary colors of red green and blue lights, the result is primary white.


What kind of color scheme are you using if you use only primary colors?

the primary colors are red, blue, and yellow


Why are colors called the primary colors?

Because you can create all the other colours using different combinations of the primary


How do you get black without using black?

Mixing all three primary colors together and adding an earth tone such as burnt sienna makes a rich black. You could also try mixing a deep ultramarine or prussian blue with crimson and sepia to make black. Really, it depends on what medium you are using, and what "tone" of black you prefer (since you can't mix a complete black). Experiment around with deep complementary colors and earthy tones, till you find what you're looking for.


Which primary colors are used for mixing new colors using lights?

The primary colors used for mixing new colors using lights are red, green, and blue. Mixing these primary colors in different combinations can produce a wide range of colors in the visible light spectrum.


What two colors mixed together make red?

it is impossible to make red without using red because it is a primary colour


Does blue and purple make black?

No. It simply makes a bluish purple, with the exact color depending how much of each color was used. If you are trying to make black with paints, there are a few things you could possibly do. However, they include using all three primary colors or other colors derived form the primary colors.


What 2 colors make grey food coloring?

Unfortunately, Red is a primary color, and thus you cannot mix any colors to make it. You will have to buy red coloring in order to get it. You also cannot make yellow, or blue as they are primary colors.


How do you create dark in a painting without using black?

use colors like grey navy dark purple burgendy ect.


How do you get gray using primary colors?

you can't, grey is a shade not a colour


What is meant by primary colour?

primary colors are red, blue, yellow. these are the three starter pigments and can't be created using any other combination of colors, hence the term primary.