History Main / PrimaryColorChampion

* ''Anime/TheWonderfulWorldOfPussInBoots'': While Pero usually wears a [[RedIsHeroic predominantly-red]] musketeer outfit or suit, [[CoversAlwaysLie on the film's cover]] and title page he sports a red feathered hat, red cape, blue tunic, and yellow bowtie. Though he does become an actual PrimaryColorChampion in the film's sequel where he wears a blue cowboy vest in combination with a red hat and tunic.

[[caption-width-right:338:The Dress Code of True Heroes[[note]]For machines, men, and women, both East and West. From top-left: [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Optimus Prime]], ComicBook/{{Superman}}, ComicBook/WonderWoman, [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam the RX-78-2 Gundam]], Franchise/{{Super Mario|Bros}}, Manga/SailorMoon.[[/note]]]]

* Daylen Namaran in ''Literature/ShadowOfTheConqueror,'' who combines [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair blue hair]] and [[CoolSword a matching sword]] with a bright red dueling jacket. This imagery is particularly apt, as he's essentially a fantasy SuperHero, complete with a SecretIdentity.

* ''WesternAnimation/GetAce'': Ace, despite being a nerdy SociallyAwkwardHero rather than a more ideal one, is a redhead ([[YouGottaHaveBlueHair bright red]]) who wears blue. He even has a little yellow in his shirt collar.

* ''Animation/HappyHeroes'': Happy S., the protagonist of the series and the leader of the Supermen, has all three of the primary colors in his design - he's mostly red, but also has a yellow heart insignia and wings, and a blue memory projector.

* ''Animation/PleasantGoatAndBigBigWolf'': In the ''Pleasant Goat Fun Class'' series, Weslie wears a cream yellow shirt with red sleeves as well as a pair of blue shorts, contrasting with the sneaky Wolffy's [[SecondaryColorNemesis purple shirt and orange beret]] (Wolffy is a villain in the main series, but [[AdaptationalNiceGuy not so much]] in ''Pleasant Goat Fun Class''; he ''is'' still ruder in comparison to the goats, though).

** Red, blue, and yellow Rangers are constants[[note]]With [[Series/JAKQDengekitai very]], ''[[Series/BattleFeverJ very]]'' [[Series/DengekiSentaiChangeman few]] [[Series/ZyudenSentaiKyoryuger excep]][[Series/PowerRangersDinoCharge tions]] that lack a yellow[[/note]] while Rangers of other colors may or may not be there. This is especially noticeable in seasons when the initial team [[ThreePlusTwo before]] {{Sixth Ranger}}s is a PowerTrio instead of a FiveManBand, so those three colors are all there are.

[[caption-width-right:338:The Dress Code of True Heroes[[note]]For machines, men, and women, both East and West. From top-left: [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Optimus Prime]], Franchise/{{Superman}}, Franchise/WonderWoman, [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam the RX-78-2 Gundam]], Franchise/{{Super Mario|Bros}}, Manga/SailorMoon.[[/note]]]]

This trope may have stemmed from the early days of comic books in which heroic characters typically had color schemes that sported Primary Colors (Red, blue, yellow, like Franchise/{{Superman}}) while villains typically had [[SecondaryColorNemesis secondary colors]] (Purple, green, orange, gray - think ComicBook/TheJoker, ComicBook/GreenGoblin or ComicBook/LexLuthor's iconic PoweredArmor).

* Almost every single main character's Franchise/{{Gundam}} has a blue body, red boots, and yellow accents (such as its head crest). This serves not only to identify a hero in the broad sense by invoking the trope, but also to make each new hero the 'new version' of the iconic Amuro and his RX-78-2 Gundam (part of this page's image above) in ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam''. You find this color arrangement with the [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Gundam Mk-II and Zeta Gundam]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ ZZ Gundam]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamF91 Gundam F91]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam0083StardustMemory GP-01 "Zephyranthes"]], [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam Victory Gundam]], [[Anime/MobileFighterGGundam Shining Gundam]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing Wing Gundam]], [[Anime/SDGundamForce Captain Gundam]] and his human companion Shute, the [[Anime/AfterWarGundamX Gundam X]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamThe08thMSTeam Gundam Ground Type]], Anime/TurnAGundam, [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Strike Gundam]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEEDDestiny Impulse Gundam]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Gundam Exia]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamAGE AGE-1]], [[Anime/GundamReconguistaInG G-Self]] and [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamIronBloodedOrphans Gundam Barbatos]]. Most of their upgrades and titular Gundams follow suit.
** This was originally an EnforcedTrope - creator Creator/YoshiyukiTomino wanted the RX-78-2 to be in more reasonable military colors like white and aircraft gray, but was overruled by the producers, who felt that primary colors would [[MerchandiseDriven sell more toys]]. This is possibly [[DevelopmentGag referenced]] in ''00'' -- both the 0 Gundam and Exia started off in Tomino's white and gray color scheme, but were painted in the traditional Gundam tri-color before being officially deployed. Interestingly though, Amuro's [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack Nu Gundam]] are in the military colors and even some of the Premium-Bandai model kits are re-releases of previous Mobile Suit kits, but in the military colors, labeled "Real Type" colors.
* ''Franchise/SailorMoon'': while other characters typically only had one prominent color and analogous color for accents, Sailor Moon had two: a blue skirt, red boots and gloves and bows, also complimented by the standard gold tiara and her blonde hair. WordOfGod states her [[ColorCodedCharacters representative color]] was pink, and manga art, certain anime art, ''Series/PrettyGuardianSailorMoon'' and ''Anime/SailorMoonCrystal'' makes the red a ''pink''-red.
** Similarly when Sailor V operated as a [[HeroOfAnotherStory solo hero she wore a red and blue outfit.]] When she joined the team as Sailor Venus she became the [[ChromaticArrangement yellow]]/orange warrior and changed her costume accordingly.

* ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'': Simon, TheHero, wears a blue jacket with red accents in the first season, and has more yellow accents after the timeskip. Also wears red and yellow goggles.
** Similarly, Kamina, the SupportingLeader, has his blue hair and copious amounts of red in his glasses and cape.

** ''Anime/{{Daitarn 3}}'': The titular robot is mainly blue and white with some red and yellow parts (helmet, chestplate and holsters are red).

* ''Anime/TheWonderfulWorldOfPussInBoots'': While Pero usually wears a [[RedIsHeroic predominantly-red]] musketeer outfit or suit, [[CoversAlwaysLie on the film's cover]] and title page he sports a red feathered hat, red cape, blue tunic, and yellow bowtie. Though he does become an actual PrimaryColorChampion in the film's sequel where he wears a blue cowboy vest in combination with a red hat and tunic.

* Franchise/{{Superman}}: Blue tights, red cape, trunks and boots, yellow belt and accents on his logo. The modern TropeCodifier if not the TropeMaker. As the most iconic, quintessential super hero, his 75+ years of publication have pushed the prominence of this trope.
** Most of the other members of the Superman family follow suit, including ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} and most versions of ComicBook/{{Superboy}}. ComicBook/PowerGirl's costume is mostly white, but has red/blue/yellow accents and she has blonde hair.
** ''Comicbook/{{Supergirl}}'': Supergirl has changed costumes constantly since her creation, but most times she keeps the blue-and-red color scheme. [[http://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/scifi/supergirl-costume-history-sexy-costume-designs.html Most of her costumes can be seen here]] (although her ''Comicbook/{{New 52}}'', ''[[Comicbook/RedDaughterOfKrypton Red Lantern]]'' and ''Comicbook/SupergirlRebirth'' costumes are missing from that List). In the original ''Comicbook/TheSupergirlFromKrypton'' story, Kara's costume was made by her mother in imitation of the blue-and-red Superman's outfit so he would believe Kara is Kryptonian.
** During his HeelFaceTurn after the death of the New 52 Superman, Lex Luthor decided to claim the title of "Superman" for himself and highlighted this by replacing his usual green-and-purple warsuit for a new [[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e7/76/2d/e7762d3d64a08c17508b46e58d8fb81e.jpg red, white, and blue set of powered armor]] and donning the New 52 Superman's old red cape.
** Ambiguous or evil versions of the Super-family generally go for RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver. Examples are New 52 Superboy and ''Comicbook/RedDaughterOfKrypton'' Supergirl, who are edgier heroes. Notable exceptions who keep the primary color scheme are Ultraman and Cyborg Superman.
** For the [[SecondaryColorNemesis opposite trope]], when ComicBook/LexLuthor battles Superman personally he uses green-and-purple PoweredArmor. Other villainous colors worn include Brainiac (purple and green), Mr. Mxyzptlk (purple), Parasite (purple), Metallo (silver), and Darkseid (navy blue).

* ''Franchise/WonderWoman'':
** ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1942'': Di's first costume consisted of a red bustier with a large yellow eagle embroidered on it paired with blue spangled culottes and accessorized with red boots, a yellow tiara with a red star and the golden lasso. The culottes eventually shrunk into more form fitting shorts.
** In the Silver Age and the ComicBook/PostCrisis ''ComicBook/WonderWoman1987'' continuity her costume was a red and blue LeotardOfPower, blue on bottom, red on top with gold yellow accents such as the WW logo, belt and golden lasso.
** ''ComicBook/WonderWoman2011'': Her New 52 design replaced the yellow accents with silver ones, but the red and blue remain present.
** ''ComicBook/WonderWomanRebirth'' puts Diana back into a more traditional costume of red, blue and gold and adds another layer with some blue pteruges over her shorts.
** Both of the [[ComicBook/WonderGirl Wonder Girls]] have worn outfits like this. Donna Troy started out with a red top that had a yellow logo on it and blue briefs, similar to her sister. When she grew older, she switched to a red outfit with a yellow belt. These days, however, she tends to wear black and silver. Cassie Sandsmark started out wearing a black top and blue jeans shorts but took on Donna's red and yellow ensemble later on. She later switched to a red and yellow top with blue jeans. The ComicBook/New52 version went back to red and yellow.

* Franchise/SpiderMan: Red and blue body suit. The legs have more blue, the torso has more red. Being Marvel's most popular hero has also done a lot to promote this trope. In contrast, many of his RoguesGallery (including the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, Electro, Mysterio, the Lizard, the Vulture, the Jackal, etc.) favor green and/or purple. ComicBook/{{Venom}} is mostly [[DeliberatelyMonochrome Deliberately Monochrome]] (though his [[ComicBook/UltimateMarvel Ultimate]] version wears purple), and Carnage is RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver.
* ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, leader of ComicBook/TheAvengers and definitely the BigGood of the Franchise/MarvelUniverse, also wears blue and red. Many All-American heroes, such as [[ComicBook/YoungAvengers Patriot and Miss America]], invoke this as red and blue are two of the USA's colors, along with white.

* The Franchise/XMen dress code changes it up a bit by being blue and yellow with red accents (such as the X insignia or just leaving out their red hair.) Notably three of the most prominent characters all do this in some way, ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} typically has a red belt. ComicBook/{{Cyclops}} has the red bar in his visor, and is sometimes depicted with his reddish brown hair out. Jean Grey also does the yellow and blue costume, red hair variation before she becomes the Phoenix. Then she trades the blue with green as she drifts into Villain / AntiHero territory.
* ComicBook/RedTornado: A red android with a blue cape and yellow arrow designs down his arms and head. His evil sibling Reds don't have blue capes, so it's easy to tell the heroic one at a glance.
* ComicBook/{{Stargirl}}: wears a blue costume with red and white trim (representing America) but carries a yellow staff and is almost always depicted with flowing blonde hair (representing heroism.)
* When ComicBook/MsMarvel took a promotion to Captain, she started wearing a mainly blue costume with red accents and yellow trim. [[ComicBook/MsMarvel2014 The next Ms. Marvel]] followed her lead in this color scheme.
* ComicBook/TheMightyThor: Blue armor, a red cape, and blond hair. He's the hero and king of Asgard. His sometimes enemy Loki wears green.

* ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'': Papa Smurf. Red suit, white beard, blue skin. He's the BigGood and father figure to all the little Smurfs who just wear white.

* ComicBook/{{Etrigan}} has yellow skin and red eyes, and wears a red leotard and blue cloak. In the original run by Jack Kirby, he was more of a heroic character, but depictions since have played up his demonic nature to the point that this is a subversion.
* ComicBook/DoctorStrange wears a blue uniform with a yellow belt and a red cape (often with yellow lining) with the golden Eye of Agamotto as a clasp.
* ComicBook/TheAtom's default look is a mix of blue and red.

* British superheroine ComicBook/GeekGirl wears a red outfit with a yellow cape, gloves and boots.
* ComicBook/JudgeDredd, as well as the other Judges of Mega-City One, wear red helmets, blue bodysuits, yellow armor, and green boots and gloves. Of course, given [[JudgeJuryAndExecutioner his occupation]], Dredd himself is an anti-hero, but [[BlackAndGreyMorality his enemies are worse]].
* ComicBook/{{Aquaman}} himself is not this, usually wearing orange and green. His original sidekick, Garth qualified when he was Aqualad, wearing a red top and blue shorts.

* ComicBook/DoctorFate wears a blue bodysuit with a yellow cape, helmet, gloves and boots.

* In ''Fanfic/{{Wonderful}}'', Emma's -a. k. a. Wonder Star- [[PoweredArmor Sentinel Suit]] is red and white.

** Zig Zagged with Kronk, who wears yellow, blue and purple. The purple indicates that he is working for Yzma, but the more prominant yellow and blue colours in his outfit shows his [[MinionWithAnFInEvil hardly evil nature]].
* Invoked and inverted with ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast'''s Gaston. Although he serves as the main antagonist, he wears a bright red shirt with yellow lapels, and later adds a blue cape. He is regarded as a hero by everyone in town except Belle and her father Maurice.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Cars}}'': [=Lightning McQueen=], TheHero, has a vivid red paint job with a golden [[SymbolMotifClothing lightning bolt motif]] on his sides. This contrasts with his rival Chick Hicks, who is mainly green. It also partially applies to his other, more polite rival Strip "The King" Weathers, who is mainly blue.
* Miguel Rivera from ''WesternAnimation/{{Coco}}'' wears a red hoodie with white tank underneath, along with blue jeans. [[spoiler: The mariachi outfit he wears in the epilogue is deep red with gold lining.]]
* ''WesternAnimation/MarvelRisingSecretWarriors'' has Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, America Chavez and Patriot wearing outfits with red, blue and yellow on them.
* Subverted in ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen|2013}}''. Prince Hans invokes the classic PrinceCharming trope by wearing a red scarf to match the blue clothing under his white coat, which has golden accents, and appears to be a heroic character. [[spoiler:[[EvilAllAlong It turns out he's]] actually PrinceCharmless, as he's a major subversion of the classical PrinceCharming. Behind his various facades, he's a selfish VillainWithGoodPublicity who uses his charm to win over Arendelle's populace. During the notorious betrayal scene at the climax, he reveals to Anna that he simply wanted to marry into the Arendelleian royal family and overthrow Queen Elsa.]]

* ''Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse'':
** Superman wears his traditional red, blue and yellow costume, although [[MovieSuperheroesWearBlack they are depicted in darker shades.]]
** The same goes for Wonder Woman. [[Film/WonderWoman2017 In her origin movie]], the colours are noticeably brighter to reflect how fresh and idealistic she is compared to the present.
** The Flash has his traditional red and yellow suit, and his body releases blue lightning as he runs.

* Gipsy Danger from ''Film/PacificRim'' is dominantly blue with a yellow visor, yellow turbine, and small red markings here and there.

* In the first ''Film/JurassicPark'' film, protagonist Alan Grant wears a blue denim shirt and a red bandana. [[HeroWorshipper Tim]] wears the same colors as a reflection of his idolization of Grant, and heroine Ellie Sattler's layered shirts are similar-but-feminized shades of pink and purple.

** A number of Red Rangers have worn a combination of red and blue in their civilian outfits and some Battlizers - a SuperMode exclusive to the Red Ranger - grant them gold-colored armor on top of their red suits.

* ''Series/{{Smallville}}'' has Clark Kent's main color scheme that of red and blue, where he used to almost always wear a red jacket over a blue t-shirt, or a blue jacket over a red t-shirt. He would also wear a red or blue flannel plaid shirt with occasionally white variants. This is mainly due to his farming duties. When he starts doing heroic things in Metropolis all people see is a red and blue blur. When Chloe first meets Kara before she becomes ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} she says, "I should have known you were Clark's cousin from all the primary colors."
* ''Series/DoctorWho'':
** The Sixth Doctor wore a red coat, yellow trousers and hair, and blue accessories (a neck ribbon and watch chain). This leads to an absolutely [[ImpossiblyTackyClothes eye-searing effect]], which was part of the point of dressing him like this - it's supposed to represent his massive ego and tastelessness.
** Altogether more subtly, the Twelfth Doctor often wears a navy blue Crombie coat with red lining.

* ''Series/GaroTheOneWhoShinesInTheDarkness'' has its three main characters, [[KnightInShiningArmor GARO]] the [[GoldIsYellow Golden Knight]] is yellow, [[PlayingWithFire ZEN]] the [[TheBigGuy Flame Sword Knight]] is red, and [[ArcherArchetype GAI]] the [[TheSmartGuy Sky Bow Knight]] is blue.
* Invoked in ''Series/TheBoys2019'', where Homelander has a red, blue, white, and yellow color scheme. He's effectively the world's premier supervillain, who uses good press and propaganda to hide his evil nature. [[spoiler: On the other hand, it's played straight with his estranged son Ryan, who wears the same colors but is completely sincere about doing good]].

* Subtly done with ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants''. Although he wears brown and white, his yellow body is complemented with blue eyes and a red tie. His white socks also have red and blue bands.
** Likewise, Barnacle Boy is done straight who is a superhero along with Mermaid Man who wears a red shirt and a blue neckerchief.

* [[http://centralcitytower.wordpress.com/2012/12/28/character-introduction-zahara/ Zahara]] of ''Spider Stories'' was [[WhatCouldHaveBeen nearly a full on blue bottom, red top]] before foregoing becoming closer to just being [[RedIsHeroic red]] to invoke this trope as the princess and main character.

* ''WesternAnimation/ThunderCats'': Lion-O wears a blue costume and a yellow/gold gauntlet. Both are accented by the red Thundercats logo, and his big bright red mane of hair. He's the chosen lord of the Thundercats.
* ''WesternAnimation/ChallengeOfTheGobots'': The [=GoBots=] tend to subvert this. The Machine Robo toys are all heroic, and their color schemes weren't changed when Tonka chose some to be [=GoBot=] villains. So, for example, Cy-Kill, leader of the villainous Renegades, is red, white, blue, and gold; his minion Cop-Tur is blue, white, and gold; and his other minion Crasher was originally white with sky-blue decals (though she got a villainous black and red re-color for the animated series). The toyline later gave Cy-Kill a more evil-looking black/gray/green coloration, while the heroic Guardian commander, Leader-1, went from plain gray to playing this trope straight with a blue and white body with red and yellow stickers, though neither color change ever made it to the cartoon.
* ''WesternAnimation/YoungJustice'': Kaldur, the new version of Aqualad designed specifically as TheLeader of this version of DC's teen heroes (as opposed to the traditional Robin), wears blue pants and a red shirt with a yellow belt buckle. [[DarkSkinnedBlonde He also has blond hair.]] In the comics his pants are darker, almost black, but he has more yellow decals on his shirt.
* The Star Tugs from ''WesternAnimation/{{TUGS}}'' are all painted yellow, with red, white, and blue smokestacks. A few of them even wear red or blue hats as well.

* ''WesternAnimation/PJMasks'': Played straight with Catboy and Owlette, whose costumes are blue and red respectively. Averted with Gekko and Armadylan, who wear green and orange/brown costumes.
* The eponymous character of ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDragonJakeLong'' wears a red and yellow jacket and blue cargo pants in human form. His dragon form has red skin, a yellow chest and blue claws.

* Heroic protagonist [[WesternAnimation/{{Rupert}} Rupert Bear]] prominently wears red; his best friend, [[TheLancer Lancer]], and most frequent adventuring partner Bill Badger prominently wears blue.

* ''Franchise/SailorMoon'': while other characters typically only had one prominent color and analogous color for accents, Sailor Moon had two: a blue skirt, red boots and gloves and bows, also complimented by the standard yellow tiara and her yellow hair. WordOfGod states her [[ColorCodedCharacters representative color]] was pink, and manga art, certain anime art, ''Series/PrettyGuardianSailorMoon'' and ''Anime/SailorMoonCrystal'' makes the red a ''pink''-red.

* [[WesternAnimation/ChallengeOfTheGobots: The GoBots tend to subvert this. The Machine Robo toys are all heroic, and their color schemes weren't changed when Tonka chose some to be [=GoBot=] villains. So, for example, Cy-Kill, leader of the villainous Renegades, is red, white, blue, and gold; his minion Cop-Tur is blue, white, and gold; and his other minion Crasher was originally white with sky-blue decals (though she got a villainous black and red re-color for the animated series). The toyline later gave Cy-Kill a more evil-looking black/gray/green coloration, while the heroic Guardian commander, Leader-1, went from plain gray to playing this trope straight with a blue and white body with red and yellow stickers, though neither color change ever made it to the cartoon.

* ''WesternAnimation/GetAce'': Ace, despite being a SociallyAwkwardHero rather than a more ideal one, is a redhead ([[YouGottaHaveBlueHair bright red]]) who wears blue.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' Bart Simpson wears a red T-shirt, blue shorts, and is drawn with stark yellow skin (because of the art style), though whether he or Homer (usually clad in blue pants and white shirt) is the main character depends on the particular episode.

** [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Bart Simpson]] also wears a red T-shirt, blue shorts, and is drawn with stark yellow skin (because of the art style), though whether he or Homer (usually clad in blue pants and white shirt) is the main character depends on the particular episode.

* [[WesternAnimation/ChallengeOfTheGobots The GoBots]] tended to subvert this. The Machine Robo toys were all heroic, and their color schemes weren't changed when Tonka chose some to be [=GoBot=] villains. So, for example, Cy-Kill, leader of the villainous Renegades, was red, white, blue, and gold; his minion Cop-Tur was blue, white, and gold; and his other minion Crasher was originally white with sky-blue decals (though she got a villainous black and red re-color for the animated series). The toyline later gave Cy-Kill a more evil-looking black/gray/green coloration, while the heroic Guardian commander, Leader-1, went from plain gray to playing this trope straight with a blue and white body with red and yellow stickers, though neither color change ever made it to the cartoon.

** The Autobot logo is usually red and many Autobots are primary colors, and several are combinations of primaries: Tracks (blue, white and red with some yellow on his chest), Gears (red, silver and blue), Ultra Magnus (white, blue, red; American flag colors, etc.

** Each and every incarnation of Optimus Prime, being mainly red and blue with a touch of yellow.

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* ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'':
** The hero, Takua, zigzags this. In his first appearance in the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance game ''Quest for the Toa'', he has a blue mask, yellow torso, arms and eyes and red feet. In the game's sequel, the ''Mata Nui On-Line Game'', his torso and arms are red and his feet are yellow. His toy ditched yellow for even more blue, and had no eye colors. The ''Mask of Light'' movie gave him yellow eyes again and a yellow HeartLight. Upon transforming into a Toa, however, he became [[GoldAndWhiteAreDivine gold and white]].
** The Kardas Dragon has plenty of red, blue and yellowish gold on its body, along with black and silver.
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* ''Franchise/{{Transformers}}'': Each and every incarnation of Optimus Prime, whose [[Franchise/TransformersGeneration1 G1]] self is part of the trope image. In fact, the Autobot logo is usually red and many Autobots are primary colors, while the Decepticons have purple as a signature color and the Constructicons specifically are known for being purple and green. Having the good side in red and the bad side in purple places them in the opposites of the spectrum, so not only they're differentiated by primary and secondary colors, but also by "hot" and "cold" colors (darker blue for bad guys, light orange for good guys).
** However, the oddball is Starscream. Nearly every incarnations of the character has the iconic white, blue red and yellow colors. Yet, Starscream is evil, [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder treacherous]], [[DirtyCoward a coward]] and very well-known for being, well, TheStarscream.
** The reason for why Starscream wears the primary colors in spite of being a villain, most likely has to do with the original version of his toy, the ''Diaclone "Jet Robo"'' which presumably intended to play this trope straight.

* ''Manga/DetectiveConan'': Conan himself wears a blue jacket, red tie, white undershirt.

* ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'': Like the ''Gundam'' example, most of the goggle boys and almost all of their partners have this design, if only in their final forms. Sometimes the result of a FusionDance of a RedOniBlueOni pair. This applies to [[Anime/DigimonAdventure Omnimon]] as a result of fusion between TheHero and TheLancer, [[Anime/DigimonAdventure02 Davis, and most of the Veemon line]], the heroes from day one, have it as well. [[Anime/DigimonFrontier Susanoomon]] is another hero/lancer fusion, the Emperorgrermon top half was red, and Magnagarurumon bottom half was blue. [[Anime/DigimonSavers Shinegreymon]] gets it in his final two forms, and then [[Anime/DigimonXrosWars Taiki and Tagiru and the entire Gumdramon line]] have it in the next series.

Red and blue are both strong colors that balance well and are commonly paired together. Usually blue below the belt and red above whether wearing armor, dresses, superhero tights, or as simple as blue jeans and a red t-shirt. Yellow is the go to for a third color (with white being a fourth option). The other typical set up is that most of costume will be blue, an iconic piece of it (such as a hat or a cape) will be red, and yellow will be used for accents, trims, buttons, logos, and other accessories.

* ''WesternAnimation/Aladdin'': The Genie has all three primary colors he is blue, has a red sash, and wears yellow bracelets.