Color Palettes

Blue and yellow: What Color Do They Make?

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Green

Blue + yellow = green. With more blue you get teal; with more yellow, lime green.

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More shades from the same colors

Teal2 parts blue + 1 part yellowLime green1 part blue + 2 parts yellowLight greengreen + whiteDark greengreen + 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.

Other color mixes

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Frequently asked questions

What color do blue and yellow make?

Blue + yellow, in equal parts, make green. With more blue it leans toward teal, and with more yellow, toward lime green.

What ratio of blue and yellow should I use?

Half and half makes green. 2 parts blue to 1 part yellow gives teal; 1 part blue to 2 parts yellow gives lime green.

How do I make green lighter or darker?

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

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.