Color Mixer
Mix multiple colors using different algorithms: additive RGB mixing (light), subtractive CMYK mixing (paint), or simple averaging. Adjust mix ratios and preview blend steps for perfect color combinations.
Mixing Mode
Additive color mixing like light. RGB channels are averaged with custom ratios. Creates brighter colors when mixing - perfect for screen design and digital art.
Colors to Mix (2/10)
Mixed Color Result
#636FF6
Blend Steps Preview
Click any color to copy its HEX value
Export Mixed Color
HEX
#636FF6
RGB
rgb(99, 111, 246)
HSL
hsl(235, 89%, 68%)
CMYK
60, 55, 0, 4
Recommended Settings
Color Mixing Theory
- •Additive RGB mixing (light) creates brighter colors - perfect for screens and digital design
- •Subtractive CMYK mixing (paint/ink) creates darker colors - realistic for print design
- •Average blend ignores ratios and finds the simple mean - quick neutral results
- •Mix ratios control the proportion of each color - higher ratio = more influence
- •Blend steps show the gradient between colors - useful for palette generation
Mixing Best Practices
- •Use RGB mixing for web design and screen-based projects
- •Use CMYK mixing to simulate real paint or ink mixing
- •Normalize ratios to ensure they total 100% for consistent results
- •More blend steps create smoother gradients but take longer to process
- •Click blend step colors to quickly copy intermediate shades
Pro Tips
- •RGB mixing adds light together - mixing all colors at 100% creates white
- •CMYK mixing subtracts light - mixing all colors creates black (like paint)
- •Ratios in average mode are ignored - all colors weighted equally
- •Use blend steps to create color ramps for design systems
Most Popular
RGB mixing for digital design, CMYK for print simulation, 5-10 blend steps
How It Works
Select a mixing mode: Additive RGB (light), Subtractive CMYK (paint), or Average blend
Add 2-10 colors using color pickers or HEX input fields. Click 'Add Color' to include more colors in the mix
Adjust mix ratios using sliders to control how much each color influences the final result (RGB/CMYK modes only)
Click 'Normalize Ratios' to ensure ratios total exactly 100% for consistent mathematical mixing
Preview the mixed color result and adjust blend steps to see gradient variations
Click any blend step color or export the final mixed color in HEX, RGB, HSL, or CMYK format
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between RGB and CMYK mixing?
RGB is additive mixing (like light) - mixing all colors at full intensity creates white. CMYK is subtractive mixing (like paint or ink) - mixing all colors creates black. RGB is best for screen design, CMYK simulates real-world paint mixing more accurately.
How do mix ratios work?
Mix ratios control the proportion of each color in the final mix. A color with 70% ratio has more influence than one with 30%. The tool uses weighted averaging - each color contributes to the final result based on its ratio. Ratios can total any amount, but normalizing to 100% makes calculations clearer.
When should I use average blend mode?
Average blend mode ignores ratios and finds the simple mathematical mean of all colors. It's perfect when you want to find the middle ground between colors without weighting, or when you need a quick neutral color from a palette. It's faster than adjusting individual ratios.
What are blend steps used for?
Blend steps show the gradient between your first and last color, creating intermediate shades. This is useful for generating color ramps, creating smooth gradients, or building Tailwind-style color palettes with multiple variations from light to dark.
Can I mix more than 2 colors?
Yes! You can mix 2-10 colors simultaneously. The tool calculates the weighted average of all colors based on their ratios. This is perfect for creating complex color schemes or simulating mixing multiple paint colors together.
Why do my colors look different in CMYK mode?
CMYK mixing simulates how physical paint or ink behaves - it's subtractive. Colors get darker as you add more (opposite of RGB). The same color ratios in RGB vs CMYK modes will produce different results because they use fundamentally different color models, just like light vs paint in real life.