Color Mixing Simulator
Use this color mixing simulator to mix colors instantly and see what colors make when blended like real paint. The tool uses the RYB color model so common mixes like blue and yellow produce green instead of digital RGB-style results. Pick two colors, compare the mixed hex and RGB values, and reuse the result in design or art workflows.
Color 1
#FF0000
Color 2
#0000FF
Mixed Result
HEX: #A300A3
RGB: 163, 0, 163
Closest name: Purple
Red + Blue = Purple
Frequently asked color mixing questions
What color does red and blue make?
Mixing red and blue in the RYB color model produces a result close to Purple at approximately #A300A3.
Different paint brands can shift a little warmer or cooler, but this gives a dependable baseline for color mixing, palette planning, and answering what colors make in a realistic pigment workflow.
What color does blue and yellow make?
Mixing blue and yellow in the RYB color model produces a result close to Gray at approximately #9EA39E.
Different paint brands can shift a little warmer or cooler, but this gives a dependable baseline for color mixing, palette planning, and answering what colors make in a realistic pigment workflow.
What color does red and yellow make?
Mixing red and yellow in the RYB color model produces a result close to Orange at approximately #ECA400.
Different paint brands can shift a little warmer or cooler, but this gives a dependable baseline for color mixing, palette planning, and answering what colors make in a realistic pigment workflow.
What color does yellow and green make?
Mixing yellow and green in the RYB color model produces a result close to Olive Green at approximately #A9C800.
Different paint brands can shift a little warmer or cooler, but this gives a dependable baseline for color mixing, palette planning, and answering what colors make in a realistic pigment workflow.
What color does red and white make?
Mixing red and white in the RYB color model produces a result close to Pink at approximately #F5A4A3.
Different paint brands can shift a little warmer or cooler, but this gives a dependable baseline for color mixing, palette planning, and answering what colors make in a realistic pigment workflow.
What color does blue and white make?
Mixing blue and white in the RYB color model produces a result close to Lavender at approximately #A3A3E5.
Different paint brands can shift a little warmer or cooler, but this gives a dependable baseline for color mixing, palette planning, and answering what colors make in a realistic pigment workflow.
What color does orange and blue make?
Mixing orange and blue in the RYB color model produces a result close to Gray at approximately #AD72A0.
Different paint brands can shift a little warmer or cooler, but this gives a dependable baseline for color mixing, palette planning, and answering what colors make in a realistic pigment workflow.
What color does purple and yellow make?
Mixing purple and yellow in the RYB color model produces a result close to Gray at approximately #BAA359.
Different paint brands can shift a little warmer or cooler, but this gives a dependable baseline for color mixing, palette planning, and answering what colors make in a realistic pigment workflow.