Yellow and white: What Color Do They Make?

Pale yellow

Yellow + white = pale yellow. With more yellow you get lemon yellow; with more white, cream.

More shades from the same colors

Lemon yellow2 parts yellow + 1 part whiteCream1 part yellow + 2 parts whiteLight yellowpale yellow + whiteDark yellowpale yellow + black

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.

What color do yellow and white make?

Yellow + white, in equal parts, make pale yellow. With more yellow it leans toward lemon yellow, and with more white, toward cream.

What ratio of yellow and white should I use?

Half and half makes pale yellow. 2 parts yellow to 1 part white gives lemon yellow; 1 part yellow to 2 parts white gives cream.

How do I make pale yellow lighter or darker?

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

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.