Color Palettes

Red and white: What Color Do They Make?

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Pink

Red + white = pink. With more red you get coral; with more white, light pink.

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More shades from the same colors

Coral2 parts red + 1 part whiteLight pink1 part red + 2 parts whiteLight pinkpink + whiteDark pinkpink + black

If you mix with real paint

  • Put the white down first and add the color little by little: that way you control how light it gets.
  • For a pastel shade, use lots of white and very little color.

Other color mixes

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Frequently asked questions

What color do red and white make?

Red + white, in equal parts, make pink. With more red it leans toward coral, and with more white, toward light pink.

What ratio of red and white should I use?

Half and half makes pink. 2 parts red to 1 part white gives coral; 1 part red to 2 parts white gives light pink.

How do I make pink lighter or darker?

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

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.