Color Palettes

Red and orange: What Color Do They Make?

+=
Red-orange

Red + orange = red-orange. With more red you get scarlet; with more orange, deep orange.

Try it in the mixerCreate a palette with this color

More shades from the same colors

Scarlet2 parts red + 1 part orangeDeep orange1 part red + 2 parts orangeLight red-orangered-orange + whiteDark red-orangered-orange + 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

+=Red and bluePurple+=Red and yellowOrange+=Red and whitePink+=Red and greenDark brown+=Blue and orangeDark brown+=Orange and purpleReddish brown+=Red and blackMaroon+=Orange and whiteApricot
See all color mixes →

Try this next

Name color paletteType a name and get your own color story paletteFamily birth flower bouquetEveryone's birth flowers in one bouquetBirthday Color PatternPlaids and stripes from your family's birthdays
See all free tools →

Frequently asked questions

What color do red and orange make?

Red + orange, in equal parts, make red-orange. With more red it leans toward scarlet, and with more orange, toward deep orange.

What ratio of red and orange should I use?

Half and half makes red-orange. 2 parts red to 1 part orange gives scarlet; 1 part red to 2 parts orange gives deep orange.

How do I make red-orange lighter or darker?

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

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.