Color Palettes

Green and orange: What Color Do They Make?

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Khaki

Green + orange = khaki. With more green you get olive; with more orange, ochre.

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More shades from the same colors

Olive2 parts green + 1 part orangeOchre1 part green + 2 parts orangeLight khakikhaki + whiteDark khakikhaki + 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 green and orange make?

Green + orange, in equal parts, make khaki. With more green it leans toward olive, and with more orange, toward ochre.

What ratio of green and orange should I use?

Half and half makes khaki. 2 parts green to 1 part orange gives olive; 1 part green to 2 parts orange gives ochre.

How do I make khaki lighter or darker?

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

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.