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Chromatic Scale

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Definition

Chromatic Scale

Color	Approximate wave length: (Millimicrons)	Color Classification	Obtained by mixing
Red	610 to 700	Primary	---
Yellow	570 to 590	Primary	---
Blue	460 to 500	Primary	---
Orange	590 to 610	Secondary	Red and Yellow
Green	500 to 570	Secondary	Yellow and Blue
Violet	400 to 460	Secondary	Blue and Red
Citron	---	Tertiary	Orange and Green
Olive	---	Tertiary	Green and Violet
Russet	---	Tertiary	Violet and Orange

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