Purples & pinksMakes pink
What Does Red and White Make?
Red and White mixed evenly make pink — #ff8080. Mixing white into red does not change the hue, it lifts the lightness — which is why a 50/50 red and white mix is a saturated pink rather than a pale red.
How the mix changes with the ratio
25% White
50% White
75% White
Values for #ff8080
Hex
RGBrgb(255, 128, 128)
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 75%)
Contrast on white2.43:1
Contrast on black8.65:1
Closest named colorCoralPink (#F88379)
Where this mix works
- Tints and backgrounds
- Soft brand palettes
- Print highlights
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#ff8000Makes orangeOpen the mixRed and White mixed at 50/50 give pink — #ff8080. Mixing white into red does not change the hue, it lifts the lightness — which is why a 50/50 red and white mix is a saturated pink rather than a pale red.
Frequently asked questions
Red (#FF0000) and White (#FFFFFF) make pink — #ff8080 — when mixed evenly. Weight the mix toward either color and the result travels along the line between them.
Good to know
- The result is a straight 50/50 blend of #FF0000 and #FFFFFF in RGB.
- Red and White can also be mixed at any other ratio in the color mixer.
- Both source colors have their own page: Red (#FF0000) and White (#FFFFFF).
Mix your own colors
Blend Red and White at any ratio, build a palette around the result, or check how readable the mix is as text.
