Free online paint mixing simulator

Paint Color Mixer Online

Choose your paint colors, dial in the parts and watch them blend. Experiment freely before you open a can, then save the recipe for your real-world test swatch.

01 · Build your recipe

Pick the paints

6 total parts
Quick-start recipes
02 · Your mixed colorDigital estimate
Ready when you are
A balanced, earthy tone

Warm Terracotta

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Smart approximation: Screens cannot reproduce physical pigment exactly. Always test a small real paint sample before committing.

A better way to experiment

Mix paint colors without the mess

Use this paint color mixer online to explore combinations before buying, pouring or brushing real paint. Unlike a simple screen-color average, the simulator uses subtractive-style blending so common recipes such as yellow plus blue move toward green and red plus blue move toward purple.

RATIO

Mix by parts

Set practical recipes such as three parts white to one part blue, then scale the same ratio at your paint table.

LIGHT

Check the lighting

Preview the mixed color under warm, daylight and cool conditions to see how the mood may shift.

SAVE

Keep the recipe

Save favorite results with their exact colors and parts. Your mixes stay privately in this browser.

How to use the online paint color mixer

1

Choose two or more colors

Use the color controls, enter exact HEX values or begin with one of the ready-made recipes.

2

Set each paint ratio

Move the parts sliders. A 2:1 recipe uses twice as much of the first color as the second.

3

Mix, preview and save

Select Mix paint, compare lighting previews, copy the digital color and save the recipe for later.

Popular paint mixing recipes

The classic recipes below are useful starting points. Change the ratios gradually: a small amount of a strong dark pigment can shift a lighter mixture quickly.

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Yellow + blue makes green

Add more yellow for a warm spring green or more blue for a deep cool green.

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Red + blue makes purple

Warm reds lean toward plum, while cool reds can produce cleaner violets.

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Red + yellow makes orange

Increase yellow for golden orange, or add more red for a rich vermilion.

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Color + white makes a tint

White raises the value and softens saturation. Add it in measured steps for repeatability.

Paint color mixer FAQ

How do I mix paint colors online?

Choose two or more paint colors, set a parts value for each and select Mix paint. The online simulator blends the recipe and shows an estimated result, HEX value and lighting previews.

Is this paint color mixing simulator accurate?

It is a helpful digital approximation, not a paint formula. Physical pigments absorb and reflect light differently by brand, chemistry, opacity, base and finish. Screen calibration, room light and drying can also change the appearance, so make a real test swatch before painting a large area.

What colors make green paint?

Blue and yellow are the usual starting colors. More yellow produces a warmer, brighter green; more blue produces a cooler, darker green. White creates a tint, while a tiny amount of a complement can mute the result.

How can I make a paint color lighter or darker?

Add white gradually to create a lighter tint. To darken, add a small measured amount of black or a darker complementary color. Dark pigments can dominate quickly, so increase them one part at a time.

Can I save my paint mixture?

Yes. Select Save mix to store the approximate result and ingredient ratio locally in your current browser. No account or upload is required.

Is this online paint mixer free?

Yes. The paint color mixer is free to use online, works on desktop and mobile, and requires no sign-up.

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