Color Palettes

Blue and purple: What Color Do They Make?

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Indigo

Blue + purple = indigo. With more blue you get ultramarine; with more purple, violet.

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More shades from the same colors

Ultramarine2 parts blue + 1 part purpleViolet1 part blue + 2 parts purpleLight indigoindigo + whiteDark indigoindigo + black

If you mix with real paint

  • Start with the lighter color and add the other one little by little: the darker one usually takes over.
  • Does it look dull or muddy? One of the two contains a bit of a third color. Try purer paints.

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Frequently asked questions

What color do blue and purple make?

Blue + purple, in equal parts, make indigo. With more blue it leans toward ultramarine, and with more purple, toward violet.

What ratio of blue and purple should I use?

Half and half makes indigo. 2 parts blue to 1 part purple gives ultramarine; 1 part blue to 2 parts purple gives violet.

How do I make indigo lighter or darker?

Add white little by little to lighten it (light indigo) or a little black to darken it (dark indigo).

Is it the same with watercolor, acrylic and oil?

The result is similar. Watercolor looks lighter because the white paper shows through; acrylic gets a little darker as it dries.