base color
die Grundfarbe, die Grundfarben
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base color
One of the colors from which the other colors in a color system can be produced by mixing. Which colors are considered base colors depends on the particular color system.
Bei der Mischung von farbigem Licht sind Rot, Grün und Blau die Grundfarben.
When mixing colored light, red, green, and blue are the base colors.
base color
The predominant color of a multicolored object or surface, which often forms the background for patterns or other colors.
Der Stoff hat eine dunkelblaue Grundfarbe mit kleinen weißen Punkten.
The fabric has a dark blue base color with small white dots.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Grundfarben |
| genitive | der Grundfarbe |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Grundfarbe | die Grundfarben |
| accusative | die Grundfarbe | die Grundfarben |
| dative | der Grundfarbe | den Grundfarben |
| genitive | der Grundfarbe | der Grundfarben |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Grundfarbe' (base color) is made up of 'Grund' (base) and 'Farbe' (color). Here, 'Grund' refers to the basis on which additional colors or patterns are built.
Für das Bild wählte die Künstlerin eine helle Grundfarbe.
The artist chose a light base color for the painting.
In the meaning related to color systems, 'Grundfarbe' (base color) often appears together with information about the medium being used, such as colored light or printing inks. The context of the color system shows which colors are meant.
Je nach Farbsystem kann die Grundfarbe unterschiedlich definiert sein.
Depending on the color system, the base color may be defined differently.
With this meaning, phrases such as 'Grundfarben mischen' (to mix base colors), 'aus Grundfarben entstehen' (to be produced from base colors), or 'mit Grundfarben arbeiten' (to work with base colors) are often used.
Im Kunstunterricht lernten die Kinder, wie man aus Grundfarben neue Farbtöne mischt.
In art class, the children learned how to mix new shades from base colors.
For objects and surfaces, 'Grundfarbe' (base color) usually refers to the color that remains as the visible base beneath a pattern, print, or decoration. It is often described with 'haben' (to have) or with the preposition 'mit' (with).
Die Tapete hat eine warme Grundfarbe mit geometrischen Linien.
The wallpaper has a warm base color with geometric lines.
