The basic colors include

Violet
Indigo
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red

Violet
Violet may refer to a bluish purple, that is,
a mixture of red and blue
In philosophy, Violet is used to
symbolically represent the seventh
(Sahasrara) chakra.

Indigo (a very dark blue)

One can see spectral indigo by looking at
the reflection of a fluorescent tube in a
non-recordable compact disc.
The color electric indigo is used to
symbolically represent the sixth chakra
(called Ajna), which is said to include the
third eye. This chakra is related to intuition
and knowledge.

Blue
It is considered as a universal and natural
color as it comes from the blue of the sky.
Culturally, in many diverse cultures blue is
significant in religious beliefs, brings
peace, or is believed to keep the bad
spirits away.

Green
Green is seen commonly in nature,
especially in plants.
Green is considered the traditional color of
Islam
Green is considered as color of life as it is
abundant in nature.
Green signifies growth, renewal, health,
and environment.

Yellow
Yellow is sunshine. It is a warm color that,
like red, has conflicting symbolism.
Yellow is a bright, cheerful color, often
associated with happiness and peace.
In ancient China, yellow was the symbol of
Centre and Earth, one of the main five
colors.

Orange
The color is named after the orange fruit.
Orange is the national color of The Netherlands,
because its royal family used to own the
principality of Orange (the title is still used for
Dutch heir apparent).
Orange has become a color symbolizing
opposition around the world.
Orange also may sometimes be symbolic of the
political concept of Democratic Socialism.

Red
This color owns our blood.
Red symbolizes heat and fire.
Emergency exits in general are indicated
by red signs and lighting.
Red is the color used for critical or
important systems (such as emergency
lighting) that operate in low-light or nighttime conditions.

Classification of colors
Colors are classified as :
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

Primary colors
These are red, blue and yellow.
These colors cannot be mixed from any other
colors and are the starting point for every other
color.
When mixing these 3 colors hues, at least in
theory, all the other hues of the color wheel,
including black can be created.

RED

BLUE

YELLOW

Secondary colors
When any one primary color is mixed with
another a secondary color effect is produced.
These secondary colors are also known as
complementary colors.

Tertiary colors
These colors are created when mixing one
secondary and one primary color.