Wheel Spin for a Random Rainbow Color
Need to pick a color from the rainbow? This wheel has all seven colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet (ROYGBIV). Spin and let fate choose your color!
How the Rainbow Wheel Works
- Spin: Click or tap to start the colorful wheel
- Watch: See all seven rainbow colors spin past
- Land: The wheel stops on your random color
- Use: Apply the color to your activity or game
What Colors Are on the Wheel?
The classic seven colors of the rainbow, in order:
Red: The color with the longest wavelength
Orange: Warm, energetic, between red and yellow
Yellow: Bright, sunny, attention-grabbing
Green: Nature’s favorite, in the middle of the spectrum
Blue: Cool, calm, with shorter wavelengths
Indigo: Deep blue-purple, often debated but classically included
Violet: The shortest visible wavelength, purple-hued
What Can You Use the Rainbow Wheel For?
Kids’ Games & Activities
Teaching kids about colors? Make it interactive! Spin the wheel and have them find objects of that color, or draw something in the color they land on.
Art Projects
Can’t decide what color to use next? Let the rainbow wheel pick. It’s a fun constraint that can spark creativity and push you in new directions.
Color-Themed Challenges
Running a color challenge on social media or with friends? Use the wheel to pick which color everyone has to wear, photograph, or incorporate into their day.
Classroom Learning
Teachers can use this for color recognition, light spectrum lessons, or just to add some fun to activities. “Spin for a color and name three things that are naturally that color!”
Party Games
Add a color element to party games. Whatever color you spin, you have to name a food, animal, or celebrity associated with that color.
Decision Making
Sometimes you just need a random color for something. T-shirt color? Nail polish? Highlighter? Let the rainbow decide.
FAQs About the Rainbow Wheel
What is ROYGBIV?
ROYGBIV is the acronym for the seven colors of the rainbow in order: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. It’s how most people memorize the rainbow sequence.
Why seven colors?
Isaac Newton originally identified seven colors in the rainbow. While the spectrum is actually continuous, these seven divisions became the standard way to describe it.
Is indigo really in the rainbow?
There’s debate about this! Newton included indigo to have seven colors (a number he considered significant). Some modern color scientists argue the rainbow only has six distinct colors. We include it for tradition.
Is each color equally likely?
Yes. Each of the seven colors has exactly 1/7 chance (about 14.3%) of being selected.
What if I need more colors?
Check out our full color wheel for a wider range of colors beyond just the rainbow.
Is this wheel free?
Completely free. Spin as many times as you want, no sign-up required.