You probably learned in school that red is a primary color, meaning that it can be combined with other primary colors to make new colors like orange and purple. (If you’re new to primary colors, this Sesame Street song explains it well...and it’s catchy!)
But if red is a primary color...what colors make red? Is it even possible to make red from other colors?
In order to understand how to make red colour, we need to understand a whole lot about both physics and culture. This article will teach you everything you need to know about what colors make red, like:
- A quick primer on what two colors make red
- A scientific answer to the question, “What is red?”
- A walkthrough of how to make red through mixing
- Examples of different shades of red you can make
- Three tips for making the perfect shade of red
There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started!