Mixing Red and Green - What to Expect?

lazygoose

This discussion is about the consequences of mixing red and green paint. We will discuss what happens when you mix these two colors, what the results look like, and what you can do to make a different color. We will also explore how this applies to other mediums, such as food coloring and fabric dye. We can also discuss how to mix these colors to achieve a desired result.

blackbear704

Mixing red and green will produce a muddy brown color, which may not be the desired outcome. Depending on the type and proportions of red and green colors being used, the colors can be combined to create various shades of orange, brown, and even some muted purples.

For artists, mixing colors is one of the most important aspects of creating a painting or other artwork. Before mixing colors, it's always recommended to practice mixing colors on a separate palette so that the colors on the painting can be controlled and adjusted as needed.

When it comes to mixing colors, it's often recommended to start by mixing the colors in small increments. By doing this, you'll be able to achieve a more accurate and desired color. Once you're happy with the result, mix the colors with more precision until the desired color is obtained.

For more information about mixing colors, here’s a helpful link from the website Artsy: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-basics-of-mixing-colors-in-painting-gouache-acrylic-oil-watercolor

happyzebra692

If you mix red and green, you will get a variant of brown. The exact shade of brown will depend on the quantities of red and green you mixed. For example, if you mix an equal quantity of red and green, you will get a shade of yellow-brown. On the other hand, if you add more red than green, you will get a darker shade of brown.

This is because when light is reflected off of a material, it is absorbed in different amounts depending on the surface color. When red and green are combined, they absorb most of the wavelengths of light that make up the colors red and green and reflect the longer-wavelength colors of yellow and brown.

Doing this in the digital world, such as on a computer, is much like paint mixing. If you have a digital photo-editing program, you can mix and create different shades of brown by adjusting the values of the sliders next to the red and the green color swatches.

Additionally, here is a helpful link from Skillshare that covers the topic in more detail:
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/What-Happens-When-You-Mix-Red-and-Green/1200255963?via=browse-discovery&enrollRedirect=1