Color Palettes

Green and brown: What Color Do They Make?

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Army green

Green + brown = army green. With more green you get moss green; with more brown, taupe.

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More shades from the same colors

Moss green2 parts green + 1 part brownTaupe1 part green + 2 parts brownLight army greenarmy green + whiteDark army greenarmy green + 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 green and brown make?

Green + brown, in equal parts, make army green. With more green it leans toward moss green, and with more brown, toward taupe.

What ratio of green and brown should I use?

Half and half makes army green. 2 parts green to 1 part brown gives moss green; 1 part green to 2 parts brown gives taupe.

How do I make army green lighter or darker?

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