TRUE OR FALSE . Black is the presence of all colors
The correct answer and explanation is:
Correct Answer: FALSE
Explanation (300 words):
The statement “Black is the presence of all colors” is false, depending on the context—whether we are talking about additive or subtractive color systems.
1. Additive Color System (Light)
In the additive color system, which involves light (like in TVs, computer monitors, or stage lighting), the primary colors are red, green, and blue (RGB). When you mix all of these colors at full intensity, you get white light. In this system:
- Black represents the absence of all colors (no light).
- White is the presence of all colors (all light combined).
So in additive systems, black is the absence of color/light, not the presence.
2. Subtractive Color System (Pigments)
In the subtractive color system, which applies to paints, inks, and dyes, the primary colors are typically cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMY). When you mix all three pigments, they absorb (subtract) most of the light, ideally resulting in black.
However, in practice, mixing all paint colors tends to produce a muddy dark brown, not pure black. That’s why black (K) is added in printing (CMYK model). Here, black appears when all colors are combined, so in this system, black can be considered the presence of all pigments.
Conclusion:
While black can be seen as the combination of all pigments in subtractive mixing, it is not universally the presence of all colors. In light/color theory, black is clearly the absence of color. Because the question does not specify a pigment-based context and generally refers to color theory, the correct answer is FALSE.