What colors make green?

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What colors make green?

Blue and yellow make green. Equal parts give a mid green; more yellow pushes it towards lime and more blue towards teal.

What colors make green?
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Blue and yellow make green. Equal parts give a mid green; more yellow pushes it towards lime and more blue towards teal.

Mixes that make green

Green

blue + yellow · #00a833

Lighter and darker

Sage

blue + yellow + white · #80d499

Green

blue + yellow + black · #00651f

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What colors make green?

Blue and yellow make green. Equal parts give a mid green; more yellow pushes it towards lime and more blue towards teal.

How do I make green lighter or darker?

Add white for a lighter tint (#80d499) and black for a darker shade (#00651f). Add either a little at a time - both shift a mix faster than you expect.

Any tips for mixing green?

If a green looks too loud, add a touch of red - its complement - rather than black. Black tends to turn green murky and olive.

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.