Oranges & brownsMakes orange
What Does Red and Yellow Make?
Red and Yellow mixed evenly make orange — #ff8000. The second classic two-primary mix: red and yellow sit either side of orange on the wheel, so an even blend gives the pure hue.
How the mix changes with the ratio
25% Yellow
50% Yellow
75% Yellow
Values for #ff8000
Hex
RGBrgb(255, 128, 0)
HSLhsl(30, 100%, 50%)
Contrast on white2.52:1
Contrast on black8.34:1
Closest named colorDarkOrange (#FF8C00)
Where this mix works
- Food branding
- Autumn palettes
- Warning accents
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#804000Makes brownOpen the mixRed and Yellow mixed at 50/50 give orange — #ff8000. The second classic two-primary mix: red and yellow sit either side of orange on the wheel, so an even blend gives the pure hue.
Frequently asked questions
Red (#FF0000) and Yellow (#FFFF00) make orange — #ff8000 — 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 #FFFF00 in RGB.
- Red and Yellow can also be mixed at any other ratio in the color mixer.
- Both source colors have their own page: Red (#FF0000) and Yellow (#FFFF00).
Mix your own colors
Blend Red and Yellow at any ratio, build a palette around the result, or check how readable the mix is as text.
