Definition: The colour of the clear sky or the deep sea, between green and violet in the visible spectrum, and one of the primary additive colours for transmitted light; the colour obtained by subtracting red and green from white light using magenta and cyan filters; or any colour resembling this.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s dive into blue!
That dictionary definition is quite a mouthful, isn't it? Let's break it down piece by piece, like building with blocks.
First, we have the
visual
: “The colour of the clear sky or the deep sea.” Think about a beautiful summer day - that brilliant blue above us! Or imagine diving down, down, down into the ocean – it’s all shades of blue there too.
Then, let's talk about
science
– "between green and violet in the visible spectrum." Imagine a rainbow; you’ll see blue nestled between those two lovely hues. It’s part of how our eyes perceive light!
Next, we have some clever
color mixing
: “one of the primary additive colours for transmitted light.” This means when you mix red and green light together – like on your TV or computer screen - you get blue!
And finally, "or any colour resembling this." Blue comes in so many shades! From a robin's egg to denim jeans, even blueberries are blue.
So, in short, 'blue’ is more than just one color.
It’s a spectrum of hues, connected by its place in the light and how we see it.
Now, does anyone want to give me an example of something
you
think is blue? Let's hear your ideas!