What colors make orange?
Red and yellow make orange. Equal parts give a true orange; more yellow gives amber and more red gives a burnt scarlet.
Red and yellow make orange. Equal parts give a true orange; more yellow gives amber and more red gives a burnt scarlet.
Mixes that make orange
red + yellow · #ff8000
Lighter and darker
red + yellow + white · #ffc080
red + yellow + black · #994d00
Tips
A little blue knocks orange back towards brown, because blue is its complement.
Frequently asked questions
What colors make orange?
Red and yellow make orange. Equal parts give a true orange; more yellow gives amber and more red gives a burnt scarlet.
How do I make orange lighter or darker?
Add white for a lighter tint (#ffc080) and black for a darker shade (#994d00). Add either a little at a time - both shift a mix faster than you expect.
Any tips for mixing orange?
A little blue knocks orange back towards brown, because blue is its complement.
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.