Question

By mixing red and green, which colour is obtained?

• A. Brown
• B. Red
• C. Orange
• D. Black

Hint:

Mixing complementary colours (like Red/Green, Blue/Orange, Yellow/Purple) in paint will neutralize them, typically creating a shade of brown or grey.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
The question asks for the result of mixing red and green colours. This usually refers to mixing pigments (subtractive model).
Step 2: Detailed Explanation
In the RYB colour model for pigments, Red and Green are complementary colours (Red is a primary, Green is a secondary made from Yellow + Blue). Mixing complementary colours results in a neutral colour because they cancel each other's hue.
In practice, mixing red and green paint does not produce a pure black or grey. Due to impurities in pigments, the result is typically a dull, dark, muddy brown colour.
(In the additive RGB model for light, mixing red and green light would produce yellow light, but that is not an option here).
Step 3: Final Answer
Mixing red and green pigments results in brown.