What colors make brown?
Red, yellow and blue together make brown, and so does any complementary pair: orange and blue, purple and yellow, or red and green.
Red, yellow and blue together make brown, and so does any complementary pair: orange and blue, purple and yellow, or red and green.
Mixes that make brown
red + yellow + blue · #593314
orange + blue · #593314
purple + yellow · #593314
red + green · #593314
Lighter and darker
red + yellow + blue + white · #97806c
red + yellow + blue + black · #3e240e
Tips
Start with orange and add blue a little at a time. It is the easiest of the pairs to control, and more orange keeps the brown warm.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors make brown?
Red, yellow and blue together make brown, and so does any complementary pair: orange and blue, purple and yellow, or red and green.
How do I make brown lighter or darker?
Add white for a lighter tint (#97806c) and black for a darker shade (#3e240e). Add either a little at a time - both shift a mix faster than you expect.
Any tips for mixing brown?
Start with orange and add blue a little at a time. It is the easiest of the pairs to control, and more orange keeps the brown warm.
Does this work the same way on a screen?
No. Screens mix light additively, so red and green light make yellow there. These results are for paint, ink and dye, which mix subtractively.