ColorMix vs. MixColor

There are two words used when talking about color systems in the fixtures. They are very similar and can be confused - especially because what is now called MixColor has been called ColorMix in the past!

This topic explains the difference between the two.

Please read the What are Attributes, Features and Preset Types topic before reading this if you have any doubts what it is.

ColorMix

ColorMix is currently used as an attribute for build in color functions in fixtures. Some fixtures have an attribute that allows for the operator to select a factory defined color in the fixtures. These are often tried to match defined colors from the gel manufacturers. These can use a variety of colors systems (color wheels, LED, and variable color wheels or flags) to produce the selected color.

Another use for the ColorMix word is as a speed attribute in the Control preset type. This often refers to a build in function in the fixture that allows the use of a DMX channel to change the fade time for all color systems in the fixture.

MixColor

MixColor is word used by MA for color systems that mixes the desired color using additive (colored LEDs) or subtractive (CMY systems) color systems in the fixtures.

The common element is that the color system uses three or more variable colors. LED systems can have more than three colors. The Attribute is called COLORRGB in the library.

There is currently 22 defined ColorRGBs. They are:

1. Red
2. Green
3. Blue
4. Amber
5. White
6. Warm White
7. Cool White
8. Orange
9. Red Orange
10. Purple
11. Indigo
12. Cyan
13. Magenta
14. Yellow
15. UV
16. Green Cyan
17. Medium White
18. Mint Green
19. Lime
20. Congo Blue
21. Royal Blue
22. Light Green