What is the HEX code for Brown and Blue mixed?

When Brown (#8B4513) and Blue (#0000FF) are mixed equally, the result is Muted Teal / Slate with HEX code #882788.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Brown and Blue mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Brown and Blue is 254 C (ΔE 0.9). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Brown and Blue Make?

Q: What Color Does Brown and Blue Make?

Mixing Brown and Blue produces Muted Teal / Slate. The resulting color has a HEX code of #882788 and RGB values of rgb(136, 39, 136).

Brown#8B4513

Blue#0000FF

#882788

Muted Teal / Slate

#882788

Muted Teal / Slate

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HEX#882788

RGBrgb(136, 39, 136)

HSLhsl(300°, 55%, 34%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 71%, 0%, 47%)

CIELABLab(34.9, 52.6, -33.2)

Pantone™ Approximations

254 CExact (ΔE 0.9)

249 CVery close (ΔE 2.6)

258 CClose (ΔE 5.1)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 4001Red lilacApproximate (ΔE 9.5)

RAL 4005Blue lilacApproximate (ΔE 10.0)

RAL 4006Traffic purpleApproximate (ΔE 10.1)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Brown and blue mixed together produce muted teal and slate, subtle, complex neutrals that carry traces of both warmth and coolness without fully committing to either. Brown's red and yellow components partially neutralize blue, while blue adds a cooling gray quality to the mix, resulting in a sophisticated, desaturated tone that feels neither warm nor cold. The exact result shifts from gray-green to dusty teal depending on the ratio.

Usage Tips

In painting, muted teal from brown-blue mixes is excellent for rendering aged copper, weathered metal, and the subtle blue-green of deep ocean shadows. Graphic designers use slate tones as sophisticated neutrals in professional, corporate, and editorial contexts where standard gray feels too cold and brown feels too warm. Interior designers frequently pair brown and blue in traditional and transitional spaces, with the mixed slate serving as a versatile connecting accent. Pair with natural wood tones and off-white for a balanced, collected interior aesthetic.

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