Color Palettes

Green and black: What Color Do They Make?

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Dark green

Green + black = dark green. With more green you get moss green; with more black, dark olive.

More shades from the same colors

Moss green2 parts green + 1 part blackDark olive1 part green + 2 parts blackLight greendark green + white

If you mix with real paint

  • Put the color down first and add black little by little: a little black darkens a lot.
  • To darken without dulling the color, try a darker shade of the same color instead of black.

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Frequently asked questions

What color do green and black make?

Green + black, in equal parts, make dark green. With more green it leans toward moss green, and with more black, toward dark olive.

What ratio of green and black should I use?

Half and half makes dark green. 2 parts green to 1 part black gives moss green; 1 part green to 2 parts black gives dark olive.

How do I make dark 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.