Color Mixer

Color Mixer

Mix and blend two colors together with precise ratio control. Create custom color combinations, preview results instantly, and copy hex codes for your design projects. Perfect for designers and artists seeking unique color blends.

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Quick Presets
Pre-selected color pairs for quick mixing experiments
Input & Settings
Select two colors, adjust the mix ratio, and blend.
100% Color 150% Color 2100% Color 2
Current mix: 50% #FF6B6B + 50% #4ECDC4
How it works: Blends two colors by linearly interpolating their RGB values at the specified ratio. Adjust the slider to control how much of each color contributes to the final mix.

Complete Guide: Color Mixer

Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively

What is Color Mixer?

The Color Mixer combines two or more colors to produce a blended result. It supports additive mixing (like light) and subtractive mixing (like paint). You add colors to the mixer, choose the mode, and the tool calculates the combined color. The output shows hex, RGB, and HSL values with a visual preview. All processing happens in the browser.

This tool averages RGB values for additive mixing (screen/light) or simulates ink absorption for subtractive mixing (print/paint). Additive mixing adds light values. Subtractive mixing multiplies ink absorption. The result depends on the mode and the colors selected.

Key Features
Additive and subtractive mixing modes
Mix 2 or more colors
Shows result in hex, RGB, HSL
Interactive color pickers
Copy result to clipboard
Visual preview of inputs and result
Runs in the browser with no uploads
Real-time mixing
Common Use Cases
When and why you might need this tool

Predicting paint color mixing

Use subtractive mode to approximate what two paint colors look like when mixed.

Creating light effects

Use additive mode to see how colored lights combine on a stage or screen.

Generating blended brand colors

Mix a primary brand color with a secondary to find a blended accent color.

Educational color theory

Demonstrate the difference between additive and subtractive color mixing.

How to Use This Tool
Step-by-step guide to get the best results
1

Add colors

Use color pickers to add colors to the mixer.

2

Choose mixing mode

Select additive (screen) or subtractive (paint) mixing.

3

View the result

The tool shows the mixed color with its hex, RGB, and HSL values.

4

Copy the result

Copy the mixed color value for use in your project.

Pro Tips
1

Additive mixing is used for screens and lights. The result gets lighter as you add colors.

2

Subtractive mixing is used for paint and ink. The result gets darker as you add colors.

3

Mixing complementary colors in additive mode produces white or gray.

4

Mixing all colors in subtractive mode produces a dark brown or black.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between additive and subtractive mixing?

Additive mixing combines light (like on screens) and gets lighter as colors are added. Subtractive mixing combines inks or paints and gets darker. They produce different results for the same input colors.

How many colors can I mix?

You can add as many colors as you need. The tool averages them according to the selected mixing mode.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. All mixing happens in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.

What formats are shown?

The result is shown in hex, RGB, and HSL formats.

Is this the same as mixing real paint?

Subtractive mode approximates paint mixing, but real paint mixing involves pigment chemistry that varies by brand and type. The tool provides a reasonable digital approximation.