Discover the art and science of color mixing with our professional-grade color blending tool. Create stunning color combinations, understand color theory principles, and explore the endless possibilities of additive color mixing in real-time.
Color mixing is the process of combining different colors to create new ones. In digital color mixing (RGB), we use additive color theory where colors become brighter when combined. This is different from traditional paint mixing (subtractive) where colors become darker. Experiment with different ratios to see how colors interact and influence each other in fascinating ways.
This is your final blended color created by mathematically combining the RGB values of your three selected colors according to the mixing ratios you've specified.
Adjust how much this color contributes to the final blend
Control the intensity of this color in the mixture
Determine this color's contribution to the final result
The hexadecimal representation used in web design and digital graphics
RGB values represent the intensity of red, green, and blue light components
HSL provides an intuitive way to understand color properties
Indicates whether the color feels warm, cool, or neutral
Perceived luminance based on human vision sensitivity
The percentage influence of each color in the final mixture
Digital screens use additive color mixing, where colors are created by adding light. When you combine red, green, and blue light at full intensity, you get white light. This is the opposite of mixing paints, where combining all colors creates black.
Understanding color mixing is essential for various creative and technical fields. The principles you explore here apply to web design, digital art, photography, lighting design, and user interface development.
Try extreme ratios (like 90%-5%-5%) to see how dominant colors influence the mix. Small amounts of certain colors can dramatically change the result.
Use colors that are adjacent on the color wheel for smooth transitions, or opposite colors for vibrant, high-contrast combinations.
Save successful color combinations for future projects. The download feature creates a palette you can reference in design software.