What Colors Make Purple?

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In paint

Purple is a secondary color in paint: mix red and blue together and you get purple, with the exact shade shifting toward violet or magenta depending on the ratio.

In light (RGB)

In light (RGB), purple works the same way conceptually: combining red and blue light produces a magenta-purple, since there's no single "purple" wavelength, it's a mix your eyes interpret.

Equal parts red and blue give a balanced violet-purple; more red pulls it toward magenta, more blue pulls it toward a cooler blue-violet.

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Purple FAQ

What colors make purple in paint?

Purple is a secondary color in paint: mix red and blue together and you get purple, with the exact shade shifting toward violet or magenta depending on the ratio.

What colors make purple in light (RGB)?

In light (RGB), purple works the same way conceptually: combining red and blue light produces a magenta-purple, since there's no single "purple" wavelength, it's a mix your eyes interpret.