You begin the challenge in the Maffei Arts Plaza.
Looking around, you notice a piece of paper lodged between the bricks at the base of this installation. You pick up the piece of paper, which looks weathered by time… possibly torn out of an antique book. You turn it over to see a curious diagram and what may be an algebraic equation.
Looking at it further, you recognize the diagram as the color spectrum first composed by Sir Isaac Newton in 1672.
(If you are having trouble seeing the diagram, click here for a more accessible graphic.)
Note: input the answer alphabetically in lowercase with the plus sign (+).
Remember: you can use the hints below if you get stuck!
If you are unable solve the challenge and want to move on, the “Solution” box will provide the answer.
Hint #1↓
The ⌔ symbol represents a circular sector, the portion of a disk enclosed by two radii and an arc.
Hint #2↓
How do the colors in the spectrum compare to the colors in the installation?
Hint #3↓
What is another way to express indigo + violet?
Spoiler alert! This button reveals the solution.↓
v+x