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secondary colour

(Colours) a colour formed by mixing two primary colours. Sometimes shortened to: secondary

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Secondary colour : Secondary colours are a combination of the primary colours.

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The perforated hide on the leather seats reveals a vibrant secondary colour underneath, which echoes the bold colour accents throughout the limited-edition Flying Spur.

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A different all-navy was used at Reading in 2007/08 while the pink returned as a secondary colour in the shape of horizontal pin stripes on an away kit in 2009/10.

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They are spotted and streaked with a secondary colour and the plant will grow to a height of around 90cm.

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Dual-shot adds a second layer of coloured, transparent or translucent polycarbonate on top of a base layer to produce secondary colour blends and depth effects.

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Stylists love doing this because shapes give depth and often a secondary colour, too.

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Our secondary colour doesn't compete with the teal but a gentle hint in the form of a couple of vases, some flowers and a few cushions, completes the look.

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