How to Mix 3 Colors to Make a Rainbow – Science Experiments for Kids – Primary Colors

Understanding Colors: The Magic of the Rainbow

Colors make our world bright and beautiful! They can change how we feel and what we think. Let’s dive into the amazing world of colors, learn about the rainbow, and discover how to mix colors to create new ones.

The Colors of the Rainbow

Have you ever seen a rainbow in the sky? It has seven colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. Each color is special, but today, we’ll focus on the colors that help us make other colors.

Primary Colors

The primary colors are Red, Yellow, and Blue. These are like the main colors because you can’t make them by mixing other colors. They are the starting point for making lots of other colors!

Mixing Colors: Creating Secondary Colors

When we mix primary colors, we get secondary colors. Let’s see how we can make some of these colors:

Creating Purple

Purple is a fun color that reminds us of grapes and flowers. To make Purple, mix Red and Blue together.

1. Start with a glass of water and add a little milk to see the colors better.
2. Add a few drops of Red and stir.
3. Then, add a few drops of Blue and stir again.

Wow, you made Purple!

Creating Green

Green is the color of trees and grass. To make Green, mix Blue and Yellow.

1. Start with a glass of water and a splash of milk.
2. Add a few drops of Yellow and stir.
3. Next, add a few drops of Blue and stir well.

Look at that! Yellow and Blue make Green!

Creating Orange

Orange is a warm color like the sun and oranges. To make Orange, mix Red and Yellow.

1. Begin with a glass of water and a splash of milk.
2. Add a few drops of Red and stir.
3. Then, add a few drops of Yellow and stir again.

You’ve created a bright Orange!

The Complete Rainbow

Now that we’ve mixed primary colors to make secondary colors, we can list the rainbow colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple. But wait, there’s one more color: Indigo.

Understanding Indigo

Indigo is a deep color between Blue and Purple. To make Indigo, try mixing Blue and Purple.

1. Pour half of your Blue mixture and half of your Purple mixture into a new glass.
2. See what color you get!

Blue and Purple together make Indigo!

Color Classification

Let’s remember how we classify colors:

• Primary Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue (can’t be made by mixing other colors)
• Secondary Colors: Orange, Green, Purple (made by mixing primary colors)
• Tertiary Colors: Indigo (made by mixing primary and secondary colors)

Indigo is special because it’s the only tertiary color in the rainbow.

Conclusion

Learning about colors and how they mix is super fun! It’s important for art, design, and science. Next time you see a rainbow, think about the magic of mixing colors that makes it so beautiful!