What colors make yellow?
Yellow is a primary colour in paint, so no mix of other paints makes it. On a screen, red and green light add up to yellow.
Yellow is a primary colour in paint, so no mix of other paints makes it. On a screen, red and green light add up to yellow.
Lighter and darker
yellow + white · #ffffbf
yellow + black · #666600
Tips
Yellow is weak against other colours, so add them to the yellow rather than the reverse. Black turns it olive rather than dark yellow.
Frequently asked questions
What colors make yellow?
Yellow is a primary colour in paint, so no mix of other paints makes it. On a screen, red and green light add up to yellow.
How do I make yellow lighter or darker?
Add white for a lighter tint (#ffffbf) and black for a darker shade (#666600). Add either a little at a time - both shift a mix faster than you expect.
Any tips for mixing yellow?
Yellow is weak against other colours, so add them to the yellow rather than the reverse. Black turns it olive rather than dark yellow.
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.