A
#FF0000
B
#0000FF
Mix
#7F007F
Mixing method
RGB average
The mixed color is computed as the average of each RGB component. This is simple additive mixing (like light). For paint mixing, results will differ.
Mix two colors (RGB average) and get the result
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A color mixer is a tool that combines two or more colors to produce a resulting color. This specific color mixer uses RGB arithmetic mean—it takes two colors and calculates the mathematical average of their red, green, and blue components.
Unlike physical paint mixing (which is subtractive), this tool models additive color mixing—how light behaves. When you shine a red light and a blue light on the same spot, you get magenta. That’s exactly what this tool shows: red + blue = magenta (#FF0000 + #0000FF = #7F007F).
The result is always the perfect mathematical midpoint between your two chosen colors.
Color mixing seems simple, but it’s surprisingly unintuitive. What do you get when you mix purple and orange? What about teal and crimson? Guessing rarely works.
For Digital Artists:
Understanding how RGB values combine helps you predict outcomes before you commit pixels. No more trial and error.
For Designers:
Need a color that bridges two brand colors? This tool finds the exact midpoint—perfect for gradients, hover states, and UI transitions.
For Students:
Color theory comes alive when you see results instantly. Experiment with complementary colors, warm/cool combinations, and color relationships.
For Everyone:
Curious what happens when you mix your favorite colors? Now you know—instantly, mathematically, accurately.
Step 1: Choose Your First Color (Color A)
Use the color picker for visual selection
OR type a hex code directly (e.g., #FF5733)
The swatch updates instantly
Step 2: Choose Your Second Color (Color B)
Repeat the process with your second color
Both swatches show your selections
Step 3: View the Mixed Result
The Mixed swatch appears automatically
The hex code below shows the exact result
Step 4: Copy and Use
Click “Copy HEX” to copy the mixed color
Paste into your design software, CSS, or documentation
That’s it. No sliders, no settings—just pure color averaging.
Every color on screen is three numbers: Red, Green, Blue (0-255 each).
Color A: (R₁, G₁, B₁)
Color B: (R₂, G₂, B₂)
Mixed Color:
R_mixed = (R₁ + R₂) ÷ 2 G_mixed = (G₁ + G₂) ÷ 2 B_mixed = (B₁ + B₂) ÷ 2
Each result rounds to the nearest whole number (since RGB values must be integers 0-255).
Mix Red (#FF0000) and Blue (#0000FF):
Red A: 255, Green A: 0, Blue A: 0
Red B: 0, Green B: 0, Blue B: 255
Calculate:
Red mixed = (255 + 0) ÷ 2 = 127.5 → 128
Green mixed = (0 + 0) ÷ 2 = 0
Blue mixed = (0 + 255) ÷ 2 = 127.5 → 128
Result: RGB(128, 0, 128) = #800080 (purple/magenta)
This is additive color mixing. Red light + blue light = magenta. Green light + red light = yellow. This matches how screens work—each pixel combines red, green, and blue subpixels at varying intensities.
Scenario: You’re designing a website with a navy blue (#000080) primary color and a gold (#FFD700) accent color. You need a third color that bridges both—perhaps for a gradient or a hover state.
Input:
Color A: #000080 (navy)
Color B: #FFD700 (gold)
RGB Breakdown:
Navy: R=0, G=0, B=128
Gold: R=255, G=215, B=0
Calculation:
R = (0 + 255) ÷ 2 = 127.5 → 128
G = (0 + 215) ÷ 2 = 107.5 → 108
B = (128 + 0) ÷ 2 = 64
Result: #806C40 (a warm olive-brown)
This color now bridges your navy and gold perfectly—dark enough to complement navy, warm enough to relate to gold.
Instant Results – No waiting, no calculations, no guesswork
Dual Input Methods – Visual pickers for designers, hex input for developers
One-Click Copy – Grab the mixed hex code instantly
Clean Interface – Focus on colors, not distractions
Mobile Friendly – Works on phones, tablets, and desktops
Educational – See color theory in action
Privacy First – All calculations in your browser, no data sent anywhere
Completely Free – No signups, no limits, no hidden costs
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Web Developers
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Graphic Designers
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Students of Color Theory
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Mistake #1: Confusing Additive and Subtractive Mixing
This tool models light (additive). Red + Blue = Magenta in light. But in paint (subtractive), red + blue = purple. Different models, different results. Know which one you need.
Mistake #2: Expecting Paint-like Results
If you’re mixing physical paint, this tool won’t match your experience. Paint mixing is complex—pigments, opacity, and medium all affect results. Use this for digital work.
Mistake #3: Forgetting RGB Is Linear
Human perception isn’t perfectly linear. The mathematical average may not look like the “visual average” to your eye. This is normal—it’s mathematically correct even if perception differs.
Mistake #4: Invalid Hex Formats
Always use proper hex: #RRGGBB or #RGB. The tool accepts both but expects valid hexadecimal characters.
Mistake #5: Expecting Surprising Results
RGB averaging always produces a color between your inputs. It can’t create colors outside that range. Want wild results? Try complementary colors (opposite on the color wheel).
50/50 Mix Only
This tool mixes colors in equal proportion (50% each). For weighted mixing (e.g., 70/30), use a gradient generator with adjustable steps.
Additive Model Only
This is RGB light mixing, not paint mixing. For physical media, results will differ significantly.
Two Colors Maximum
Only two colors can be mixed at once. For three or more colors, you’ll need sequential mixing or a palette generator.
No Transparency
Alpha channels (RGBA) are not supported. The tool handles only solid, opaque colors.
RGB Space Only
Mixing happens in RGB, not in perceptually uniform spaces like LAB. This matches how screens work but may not match human perception perfectly.
Additive color mixing is how screens create color. Red, green, and blue light combine to produce all other colors. When you mix:
Red + Green = Yellow
Red + Blue = Magenta
Green + Blue = Cyan
Red + Green + Blue = White
This happens because each light adds its wavelengths to the mixture. More light = brighter colors. This is fundamentally different from mixing paint, where more pigment = darker colors.
Subtractive mixing starts with white (paper) and removes light through pigments. Cyan + Magenta + Yellow should make black in theory, but real pigments produce brown—hence the K (black) in CMYK printing.
If you’re a painter or working with physical media, remember: digital mixing tools won’t match your experience. Paint mixing involves particle physics, transparency, and chemical interactions that math alone can’t predict.
Imagine a cube where:
X-axis = Red (0-255)
Y-axis = Green (0-255)
Z-axis = Blue (0-255)
Every possible RGB color is a point inside this cube. Black is at (0,0,0). White is at (255,255,255). Pure red runs along the X-axis.
When you mix two colors, you’re finding the midpoint of the line connecting their positions in this cube. That’s exactly what this tool does mathematically.
The RGB model is linear—doubling (R,G,B) values doubles the light output. But human eyes don’t perceive light linearly. We’re more sensitive to changes in dark colors than bright ones.
This is why the mathematical average of two colors may not look like the “visual average” to your eye. Your brain is doing its own processing. For most design work, the mathematical average works perfectly fine.
Colors opposite each other on the color wheel are called complements:
Red ↔ Cyan
Green ↔ Magenta
Blue ↔ Yellow
When you mix complementary colors in this tool, you get neutral grays or browns. Try red (#FF0000) and cyan (#00FFFF)—the result is #7F7F7F, middle gray. This demonstrates that complements cancel each other out.
The color this tool produces is the exact midpoint of a two-color gradient. If you’re creating a gradient in CSS or design software, this mixed color can serve as a hard stop or a keyframe in multi-step gradients.
Combine this tool with our Color Palette Generator to create smooth, multi-step transitions between any two colors.
The Color Mixer is an educational and design utility tool. Final color decisions including brand fit, aesthetic appeal, and accessibility remain your responsibility. Always test colors in their intended context.
The color mixer takes two colors and averages their red, green, and blue components. For example, red (255,0,0) and blue (0,0,255) average to (128,0,128)—magenta. This models how light combines additively.
Additive mixing (light) starts with black and adds color—red + green = yellow. Subtractive mixing (paint) starts with white and removes color—red + green = muddy brown. This tool does additive mixing because it works in RGB.
This tool mixes exactly two colors at a time. For multiple colors, you can mix sequentially or use a gradient generator that creates multiple steps between colors.
In additive color (light), red + green = yellow. In subtractive color (paint), red + green = brown. This tool does additive mixing because screens use light. If you need paint mixing, you need a different model.
Use standard hex format: #RRGGBB (like #FF5733) or 3-digit shorthand #RGB (like #F53). The # is optional but recommended. The tool accepts both and converts automatically.
The swatch shows your color accurately for your specific monitor. For critical color work, use a calibrated display. The mathematical mixing itself is precise.
This version uses a fixed 50/50 ratio. For adjustable mixing, try our Color Palette Generator with steps set to 2—that gives you the two endpoints, and you can visually see the midpoint.
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