Blue-toned purples are cooler than their red counterparts. They pair beautifully with silvers, blues, and black paint colors. For blue-toned purples, consider Nosegay 1401, Blue Orchid 2069-50, or dark Plum Royale 2070-20.
What Happens When Purple Color Is Mixed with Blue Color?
The days of our lives are just different shades of colors. Some days are happy days, whereas we feel very sad on some other days. So, have you ever thought to experiment with colors in order to express your days?
Once I thought to paint different moods of my days with different colors. In the very beginning, I started to learn to mix primary colors such as red, yellow, and blue to prepare secondary colors such as green, purple, and orange. With time, I experimented more with the colors. I started to add primary colors with the secondary colors, for instance, combining purple and blue colors. So, if you are also curious to know what color does purple and blue make and the other basics of the color experiment, this article can be a good guide for you.
The Color Experiment:
In the foundation of the color experiment, there are three primary colors- red, yellow, and blue. If you combine red and blue colors, you will get the orange color. Mixing yellow and blue will give you green color. Whereas, red and blue together produce a purple color. The orange, purple, and green colors are the secondary colors.
However, you can also prepare different shades of primary and secondary colors by mixing different colors. If you enjoy experimenting with colors, there are limitless options to create different shades of colors. Instead of using different colors, you can also get different shades of secondary colors by adding the primary colors in different proportions. Whenever you add a primary color with the secondary color, it becomes a tertiary color. Therefore, the mix of purple and blue also creates a tertiary color.
What Color Does Purple and Blue Make?
When you mix purple and blue colors together, you will get a blue-violet color. This is a tertiary color. However, the final color of the mixture significantly depends on the amount of purple and blue colors. For instance, if the percentage of blue color in the mixture is high, you will get a dark color. Whereas, if you mix a little amount of blue with purple, you will have a lighter color. You can also add different shades of blue color to change the hue of the final color. For example, mixing purple with a light blue color will give you a lavender color. On the other hand, you will get a rich dark purple color if you mix dark navy blue and purple colors.
White and black colors are commonly used to make any color lighter or darker. Therefore, you can change the tint and shade of your color by adding white and black with it. In order to make your color tint or lighter, you should add white color with it. You can also try yellow to add to the mixture to get different tints of your color.
A little amount of black color can make any color darker. However, if you find it difficult, you can mix other dark colors to make your final color darker. For example, adding dark navy blue with the purple color can give you a dark purple color.
The Color Psychology of Red
From the start of the rainbow to the ubiquitous advertising for Valentine’s Day, red remains one of the most evocative colors on the visible spectrum. As a primary color, red is a color entirely its own – that is to say, no other colors can come together to form a perfect red. In RGB, red is comprised of 100% red, 0% green, and 0% blue.
- Associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.
- Enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure.
- It attracts attention more than any other color, at times signifying danger.
The Color Psychology of Green
Green is the primary color that hints at our primitive relationship with the first creation of the world – nature. Considered the key color that represents purity, health, and freshness, green has been traditionally associated with brands that encourage growth, vitality, and productivity (think Starbucks and EverNote !).
Gentle, invigorating, and relaxing, green also represents connection. Connection to ourselves, to the quiet moments in our lives, to nature itself. It is not a mere coincidence that people evade the concrete jungle of big cities to disconnect from the mundane and connect to the wilderness of nature. Green means the return to the primal roots, to the pristine kingdom of inner peace and tranquillity.
- Color of nature. It symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility.
- Considered beneficial to the mind and body.
- Slows human metabolism and produces a calming effect.
- Strongly associated with tranquility and calmness.
- Used to symbolize piety and sincerity.
The Color Psychology of Blue
In contrast to its sister primary color, red, blue is associated with a calm serenity over intensity or passion. When asked to visualize a tranquil scene, chances are people will immediately imagine a great deal of blue – usually in the form of a still body of water. Thoughtful and still, blue represents a sense of inner reflection. A great deal of research has indicated that this impact on the body is indeed inverse to red’s, resulting in lower heart rates and even slower metabolisms.
- Unique and authentic
- Enthusiastic, sympathetic, and personal; they seek meaning and significance in life
- Warm, communicative, and compassionate; they care about what they do
- Idealistic, spiritual, and sincere; they value unity and integrity in their relationships
- Peaceful, flexible, and imaginative; they are natural romantics and nurturers
Colors related to blue: Teal , Turquoise
Muted Purples, Gray Violets
Muted purples with gray undertones are incredibly calming, while providing a sophisticated feel and timelessness.
Grayish lavender paints act as neutrals with a hint of color, making gray purple paint colors ideal for breathing personality into a beige or off-white color scheme.
Vintage Wine 2116-20, shown here, is an anchoring, rich hue that combines the comfort of a brown with the luxury of a smoky violet. Evocative of earthy, boho style, Vintage Wine enhances textures like natural wood, linen, and glass. Try using pops of accent colors, such as the red shown on this stool, to add interest and dimension.
Looking for more purple paint colors with a hint of gray? Check out Misty Memories 2118-60, Majestic Mauve 2115-60, or Sanctuary AF-620.
Vintage Wine 2116-20
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Ravishing Red 2008-10
ADVANCE Interior Paint Satin
Enchanted 2070-50
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Ice Mist OC-67
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Bright Purple Paint Colors
Bright purple instantly brightens up any space, adding a jolt of energy. Creative and colorful, use bright purple paint colors to spruce up your mudrooms, playrooms, and home offices.
An excellent choice for an accent wall, we love these cheery purples for a bold color statement: Lily Lavender 2071-60, Mystical Grape 2071-30, and Summer Plum 2074-20.
In your dining room, use purple to brighten your Sunday brunch and after-work dinners with shades like Blue Orchid 2069-50 or Freesia 1432. Here, walls in Enchanted 2070-50 do the talking while trim and fireplace in Ice Mist OC-67 bring a cool balance and modern elements create a clean, cohesive space.
Relax: Purple Bedroom Paint Colors
From romantic master suites to modern bedrooms for the kids, there’s a purple paint color for everyone. Create an oasis for house inhabitants and guests alike with relaxing grayish violets like Touch of Gray 2116-60, or a delicate, dusty shade like Central Mauve 1412.
For a lively, fresh take on violet paint for bedrooms, consider Lavender Ice 2069-60, Spring Lilac 1388, and Whisper Violet 2070-70.
Here, magical Porcelain 2113-60 creates the perfect backdrop for a soothing infusion in your bedroom. This delicate shade sets the scene for snuggling up on stormy nights and getting ready on sunny mornings.
Porcelain 2113-60
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