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Color Mixing Guide

Color mixing is easiest to understand when you start with the relationship between primary, secondary and complementary colors. Use this guide for ideas, then experiment in the free mixer.

Common paint-mixing relationships

Red + Yellow → Orange

A classic warm secondary color. The exact result depends on the pigments and proportions.

Blue + Yellow → Green

Adjust the balance to move toward a yellow-green or blue-green appearance.

Red + Blue → Purple

Different pigments can push purple warmer or cooler.

Why real paint does not always match a digital color

Screen colors are emitted light, while paint is a physical material affected by pigment, binder, surface texture and surrounding light. A digital mixer is excellent for exploring combinations, but always test a real sample before committing to a large surface.

Try a recipe, then test it in a room

Use the paint mix calculator to experiment with ratios, then use the lighting visualizer to understand how warm or cool light can change the appearance of a color.