Interactive Learning

Colour Mixing

Mix paint colours, learn colour theory and keep your own mixing journal.

The Malawi Colour System
Primary
RedYellowBlue
Secondarytwo primaries
Orange Red + YellowPurple Red + BlueGreen Yellow + Blue
Tertiarytwo secondaries
Russet Orange + PurpleCitron Orange + GreenOlive Purple + Green

Select one colour from each palette below, adjust the mixing ratio, and see the resulting colour instantly.

🎨 Colour A
🎨 Colour B
Colour A — 50% 50% — Colour B
Equal mix (50 : 50)
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ℹ️ Colour Theory Note

Select a colour from both palettes to see your mix and learn about colour theory.

Combine up to three colours to create tertiary, neutral, and complex mixes. Click each pot to choose its colour.

Adjust proportions
Choose colours above

🎨 About Three-Colour Mixing

When you mix all three primary colours (red, yellow, blue) you move toward a neutral brown or grey. Adding white creates tints; adding black creates shades. Mixing complementary colours neutralises both — the foundation of creating realistic shadows.

📓 Your Mixing Journal

Saved colour mixes you can refer back to when mixing paint on the job.

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No mixes saved yet

Use the Two-Colour or Three-Colour tabs and hit Save Mix