Acrylic Paint Color Mixing Calculator

Color Mixing Principle:

\[ Mixed\ Color = Weighted\ RGB\ Average\ Based\ on\ Paint\ Ratios \]

Color 1 (RGB):

Hex Color

Color 1 Ratio:

Color 2 (RGB):

Hex Color

Color 2 Ratio:

Mixed Color Result:

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1. What is Acrylic Paint Color Mixing?

Acrylic paint color mixing involves combining different colored paints in specific ratios to create new colors. This calculator uses RGB color theory to predict the resulting color when mixing acrylic paints based on their proportions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses weighted RGB averaging:

\[ Mixed\ RGB = \frac{(RGB_1 \times Ratio_1 + RGB_2 \times Ratio_2)}{Total\ Ratio} \]

Where:

\( RGB_1 \) — RGB values of first color
\( Ratio_1 \) — Percentage of first color (0-100%)
\( RGB_2 \) — RGB values of second color
\( Ratio_2 \) — Percentage of second color (0-100%)
\( Total\ Ratio \) — Sum of both ratios (normalized to 100%)

Explanation: The calculator converts hex colors to RGB, calculates weighted averages based on paint ratios, and converts back to hex color format.

3. Importance of Color Mixing

Details: Accurate color prediction helps artists plan their color palettes, conserve paint by mixing exactly what they need, and achieve consistent results across multiple painting sessions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Select your base colors using the color pickers, enter the mixing ratios as percentages. The calculator automatically normalizes ratios if they don't sum to 100%. Results show both visual color swatch and hex code.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How accurate is digital color mixing compared to real paint?
A: Digital mixing provides good approximation, but real paint mixing can vary due to pigment density, opacity, and paint brand differences.

Q2: Can I mix more than two colors?
A: This calculator handles two colors. For multiple colors, mix two at a time and use the result for subsequent mixes.

Q3: Why do ratios get normalized?
A: Ratios are normalized to ensure they always sum to 100%, making the calculation consistent regardless of input values.

Q4: What about paint opacity and transparency?
A: This calculator assumes perfect mixing. Real acrylic paints have varying opacity levels that affect final color appearance.

Q5: Can I save my color mixes?
A: Copy the hex code to save your mixed colors for future reference in your art projects.