Mixing colors to produce red

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How to Make Red

This article was co-authored by Kelly Medford. Kelly Medford is an American painter based in Rome, Italy. She studied classical painting, drawing and printmaking both in the U.S. and in Italy. She works primarily en plein air on the streets of Rome, and also travels for private international collectors on commission. She founded Sketching Rome Tours in 2012 where she teaches sketchbook journaling to visitors of Rome. Kelly is a graduate of the Florence Academy of Art.

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Red is a primary color, so there’s nothing you can do to make pure red in any medium. You can, however, make various hues and shades of red by combining pure red with other colors.

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Understanding Color Theory

• Primary colors are colors that exist on their own and do not contain traces of any other color. Aside from red, the other primary colors are blue and yellow.
• Even though you cannot make pure red, you can still make other hues of red by mixing pure red with other colors. You can change the value of any red hue in a similar manner.

• When combining red with the other primary colors, you should only add a small amount of the other color to prevent the red from changing color completely. A little yellow can create an orange-red hue, but too much will create orange. Small amounts of blue can create a violet-red hue, but too much makes violet.
• Mixing red with the secondary color orange will make orange-red, but you should limit the amount of orange to an equal part or less to prevent the hue from becoming more orange than red. Similarly, mixing red with the secondary color violet will make violet-red, but you should limit the violet to an equal part or less.
• You can also mix red with small amounts of the final secondary color, green. Since the two are complements (two colors lying on opposite sides of the color wheel), adding green to red will give the red a hint of brown. Adding too much will change the red to brown or muddy gray, though.

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• Adding white will lighten the tint. Too much white creates pink, though.
• Adding black will darken the shade. Too much black can make it difficult to distinguish the original red hue, however.

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Mixing Red Paint

• At minimum, you should have red, yellow, blue, orange, violet, green, black, and white paints. Try to choose paints that are as close to the pure hue as possible for each color.

• Take a good look at the red streak. This will be your original sample, and you should compare it to the other reds you mix throughout the rest of the process.

• For either addition, work in vary small amounts and mix them in until no streaks remain. Adding too much of either color can alter the red too drastically and change it into another hue.
• Paint a line of orange-red (made with the yellow) to one side of your original red streak. Paint a line of violet-red (made with blue) to the other side of the original red streak. Compare the different hues.

• You should be able to mix the two colors in equal parts and still make a red hue, but the red element will be stronger if you use a little less of the secondary color (orange or violet).
• Paint a line of your new orange-red next to the previous orange-red. Paint a line of your new violet-red next to the previous violet-red. Compare these new hues to their counterparts and to the original red sample.

• It’s best to start with small dots of green. If desired, you can gradually add more green in small increments to further alter the hue. Adding too much will create brown or gray-brown paint, however. [1] X Research source
• Paint a streak of your new color onto the paper, somewhere near the original red sample. Compare the colors.

• Paint a streak of the darkened red near the red-brown sample and compare them; both colors should be dark, but the red-brown sample should have a notable brown element, while the darkened red should not.
• Paint a streak of the lightened red onto the paper, too. Compare the tint with the other samples.

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Red and Green on color wheel

In color theory, red is considered a primary color and is located on the outermost edge of the color wheel. It is opposite to green on the color wheel and they are complementary colors.

When used in color combinations, it can create a wide range of colors:

• combined with yellow, it creates the color orange,
• combined with blue, it creates the color purple,
• combined with black, it creates shades of maroon and burgundy.

In terms of color psychology and meaning, red is considered a strong and powerful color that can evoke feelings of passion, love, and energy.

It is also associated with danger and warning. Red can be used to create excitement and urgency in design and art, but it’s important to use it in the right amounts, as too much can be overwhelming.

There are many different shades of red that artists use, but some of the most common include:

1. Cadmium Red: This is a warm, bright red that is often used in painting for landscapes and still lives. This is the most common red paint color we use.
2. Alizarin Crimson: This is a cool, dark red color.
3. Vermilion: This is a warm, orange-red color that is often used in painting for sunsets and other warm-toned scenes.
4. Scarlet: This is a bright, warm red that is often used for abstract and expressionist paintings.

In color theory, green is considered a secondary color, which is created by mixing the primary colors blue and yellow.

It is located on the color wheel between blue and yellow and is considered the complementary color of red.

There are many different shades of green that artists use, but some of the most common include:

1. Viridian: a cool, dark green.
2. Sap Green: a warm, earthy green.
3. Hooker’s Green: a warm, dark green.
4. Olive: a warm, gray-green color .
5. Chartreuse: a bright, yellow-green color.
6. Mint: a cool, pale green color.
7. Emerald green: a bright, cool green with a slightly blue undertone.

In terms of color psychology, green is often associated with nature, growth, and renewal. It is also associated with balance, harmony, and stability.

When combined with other colors, green produces:

• combined with red, it creates the color olive or brown.
• combined with blue, it creates the color teal or brown
• combined with black or brown, it creates shades of forest green and hunter green.

In art, green is widely used in landscapes, nature, and plant-life paintings.

Red, Green, and Brown in CMYK Model

Let me tell you about the CMYK color model. The CMYK color wheel (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) is a subtractive color mixing model that is used in printing to produce a wide range of colors.

The CMYK model works by subtracting certain amounts of light from white light to create different colors .

Now, you see in this model, red isn’t one of the primary colors, it’s a combination of magenta and yellow. And by adjusting the amount of each color used, we can create different shades of red.

Now, green is created by mixing cyan and yellow. And with a little tweaking, we can create different shades of green.

And brown is a combination of all four colors, cyan, magenta, yellow and black. And by adjusting the amount of each color used, we can create different shades of brown.

Red, Green, and Brown in RGB Color Wheel

The RGB color model (Red, Green, Blue) is an additive color model that is used in electronic displays, such as televisions and computer monitors, to produce a wide range of colors.

The RGB model works by adding certain amounts of light to produce different colors in the light spectrum.

• Red: In the additive mixing, red is one of the primary colors. It’s created by emitting light at a wavelength of around 700 nanometers.
• Green: In the RGB color model, green is one of the primary colors. It’s created by emitting light at a wavelength of around 532 nanometers.
• Brown: In the RGB color model, brown is a tertiary color that can be created by mixing different amounts of red, green and blue. By adjusting the amount of red, green, and blue used, different shades of brown can be produced.

What Does Red and Green Make in Paint?

Mixed colors red and green make olive. Mixed cool red (ex., Crimson) and cool green (ex., Viridian) make a neutral color known as gray or a very dark brown.

For example, if you mix a warm red like Cadmium Red Light with a warm green like Sap Green, the resulting color will be a muted brown.

But if you mix a warm red like Vermilion with a warm green like Olive Green, the resulting color will be a muted gray.

If you mix red and green acrylic paint you can get the brown color to dark grey, almost black color.

When mixing a blue-green (with a blue undertone) with red paint, it will create a brownish color.

The green undertone will neutralize some of the red’s natural warmth, and the blue will add a coolness to the mixture.

Too much blue with red will make more of a purple color.

When you mix complementary colors together, their brightness and chroma (purity of color) will decrease, resulting in a more muted, subdued color.

Since cool red and cool green is already muted shades of their respective colors, when mixed together, the resulting color will be a very dark, muted gray or brown.

Mixing yellow-green with warm red will result in light brown shade, while mixing red with grass green will make dark brown color.

When we mix red with white we can create pink which also mixes well with green and produces different shades: What Color Does Pink And Green Make? Color Mixing Guide

More mixing with green and red:

• Green and Brown Make What Color? Forest Green Guide
• How to Make Magenta? My 2 Personal Methods

What Does Red and Green Make in Light?

When red and green light are combined, they create the color yellow.

This is because red and green are primary colors in the additive color system of light. The additive color system is used for creating colors on screens (such as televisions and computer monitors) and in stage lighting.

In the additive color system, the primary colors are red, green, and blue (RGB). When these colors are combined in different intensities and ratios, they can create a wide range of colors. When red and green light are combined at full intensity, they create the color yellow.

It’s worth noting that the exact shade of yellow that is created when mixing red and green light can vary depending on the specific shades and intensity of the red and green light used.

If the red is more intense than the green, the resulting color will be more orange-yellow.

If the green is more intense than the red, the resulting color will be more green-yellow.

Please keep in mind that the result of mixing colors in light can vary depending on the specific shades and intensity of the light used and lighting conditions.

Watch the Video to Answer the Question – Red and White Make What Color?

Your child is going to really enjoy this activity! If your kiddo is asking questions about color mixing, like red and white make what color, then this is something fun to create together!

This is quick to set up from materials you likely already have at home! You don’t need any special art skills either – it’s so easy!

Watch the Video to Answer the Question – Red and White Make What Color?

Your child is going to really enjoy this activity! If your kiddo is asking questions about color mixing, like red and white make what color, then this is something fun to create together!

This is quick to set up from materials you likely already have at home! You don’t need any special art skills either – it’s so easy!

What Are Shades and Tints?

In addition to asking the question – red and white make what color? – this activity is a great opportunity to discuss what shades and tints are.

First off, let’s make sure your kiddos have a basic understanding of primary and secondary colors. Primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. Secondary colors are created after mixing primary colors together. They are green, orange, and purple.

Understanding shades and tints takes color mixing to the next level! Shades are when black is added to a color to give it a darker tone. And you can change the tint of a color by adding white to make it a lighter tone.

By adding white to the color red, you are making the tint lighter to become pink!