Tertiaries: The Unsung Heroes of Color Theory

In the grand tapestry of color theory, there exist the primaries, the secondaries, and... well, the tertiaries. Often overlooked but never forgotten, these colors are the unsung heroes of the color wheel.

Meet our tertiares: Tangerine, Burnt Orange, and the infamous Fuchsia-Blue.

More on Tertiaries

Want to learn more? Visit our Tertiary Theory 101 page for an in-depth look at the world of tertiaries.

Or, if you're feeling adventurous, explore our Tertiary Experiments and see how we push the boundaries of what it means to be a tertiary.

Or, if you're just plain lost, try our Tertiary Quiz and see how well you understand the nuances of these often-forgotten colors.