Color Mixing Basics

For those who can barely mix a decent cocktail

Colors of the Rainbow

Step 1: Add Red, Subtract Blue

Mixing red and blue is easy peasy. Just add some red, subtract some blue, and voila! A lovely shade of pink appears!

Secondary Colors

Step 2: Add Blue, Subtract Yellow

But what happens when you add blue and subtract yellow? Well, you get a lovely shade of green, of course! It's basic math.

Primary Colors

Step 3: Add Yellow, Subtract Blue

And if you add yellow and subtract blue, well, you're basically making mud. Which, coincidentally, is a great color for a DIY home decor trend.

Color Theory Fails

Conclusion

There you have it, folks! Color mixing 101, where even the color challenged can succeed.

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