What Are the Primary Colors? (Paint, Light, and Print)
The primary colors are red, yellow, and blue in paint, red, green, and blue in light, and cyan, magenta, and yellow in print. See how each set mixes.
Color Theory
Posts about color theory from the ColorKit blog.
What Is CMYK Color? Meaning and Uses in Printing
Learn what CMYK stands for, how the subtractive color model works, and when to use CMYK vs RGB for accurate print colors.
Color Meanings: What Each Color Symbolizes in Design
Red means passion and power, blue means trust and calm, green means nature and growth. See what every color means, from red to beige, and how to use it.
Hex Color Codes: How to Read Them + Common Hex Code Chart
A hex color code like #ff6600 sets red, green, and blue in six characters. Learn to read any hex code and copy 20 common hex color codes.
What Colors Make Black?
How to mix black with paint: ultramarine + burnt umber, primaries, warm vs cool recipes, plus the best near-black hex codes for screens.
What Colors Make Pink?
Pink is made by mixing red and white. See 17 named pink shades, from hot pink to rose gold, with hex codes, mixing recipes and palettes.
What Colors Make Turquoise?
Whether it be fashion, art, or décor, the color turquoise commands a central position. But, what colors make turquoise? Read on to find out.
What Colors Make Gray?
How to mix gray with paint: black + white, complement pairs, warm vs cool recipes, plus the gray hex codes that actually work for design.
What Colors Make Green?
Mix yellow and blue paint to make green. In CMYK it's cyan plus yellow, and on screens green is a primary. See 14 green shades with hex codes.
What Colors Make Orange?
Mix red and yellow to make orange. See 14 orange shades, from peach to burnt orange, with hex codes, mixing recipes and ready-made palettes.