can you use php variables in javascript code example

Example 1: javascript php variable

<script type="text/javascript">
   var php_var = "<?php echo $php_var; ?>";
</script>

Example 2: how to use php variable in javascript file

<?php
    $color = "Red";
?>
<script type="text/javascript">var color = "<?= $color ?>";</script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="file.js"></script>