Rumors

All the colors had heard of the rumor, that a secret color existed. The primaries wouldn't discuss it. All three refused to acknowledge the notion, although enduring, and assumed it was just a fairy tale handed down to tease a young one's curiosity. 

But, some of the colors had their quiet opinions about it being true.  Orange took a philosophical view, asking whether or not the secret color could join the established spectrum. Purple was excited about it, while pink was cautious. Grey felt ambivalent, or somewhat annoyed that the alluring subject never vanished from history. 

Non-colors black and white agreed, it's odd that some color would be secret, not wanting to be seen or proven beyond some claim of exclusivity, how vain is that?

Magenta thought the colors were fearing for no reason. What could be bad about a new color, what's really the matter with the others? Would the secret color like them? Was that what they truly feared?

Others were reluctant to share their thoughts, but emotions churned nonetheless as some colors couldn't pretend or ignore anymore. What other secrets do the primaries know about, some wondered. There were the loners. Turquoise, for one, always felt apart from the others, and could understand how being a secret color would favor and intrigue.

Where was this secret color said to be, it must be somewhere to exist. Some have guessed that it must dwell in a lost cave forever, for safekeeping, that's its sad fate. Other colors insist the unnamed color has always been in plain sight, blended so unrecognized, but not many believe this theory. The primaries would prefer that colors focus on what is known, not rumors that are dangerous to all. Live as if no secret color is real, the three seniors coyly advise. 

But that won't end the restless whispers or wonder, what does it look like, why is it hidden, why is it so feared, and when is it revealed?