What is the HEX code for Orange and Blue mixed?

When Orange (#FF8000) and Blue (#0000FF) are mixed equally, the result is Brown / Slate with HEX code #C84194.

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

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Orange and Blue is 240 C (ΔE 4.6). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Orange and Blue Make?

Q: What Color Does Orange and Blue Make?

Mixing Orange and Blue produces Brown / Slate. The resulting color has a HEX code of #C84194 and RGB values of rgb(200, 65, 148).

Orange#FF8000

Blue#0000FF

#C84194

Brown / Slate

#C84194

Brown / Slate

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HEX#C84194

RGBrgb(200, 65, 148)

HSLhsl(323°, 55%, 52%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 68%, 26%, 22%)

CIELABLab(49.7, 61, -16.6)

Pantone™ Approximations

240 CClose (ΔE 4.6)

219 CClose (ΔE 5.3)

239 CClose (ΔE 5.7)

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

RAL (approx.)

RAL 4010TelemagentaApproximate (ΔE 7.1)

RAL 4003Heather violetApproximate (ΔE 7.5)

RAL 4006Traffic purpleApproximate (ΔE 9.9)

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

About This Color Combination

Orange and blue are complementary colors, and mixing them as pigments produces muted brown and slate tones rather than a vibrant blend. This neutralization occurs because complementary pairs cancel each other's chromatic intensity, leaving behind an earthy middle ground. The exact shade ranges from warm taupe to cool slate depending on which color dominates the mix.

Usage Tips

Plein air painters rely on orange-blue mixes to desaturate vivid colors and create natural shadow tones without reaching for black. In interior design, pairing orange and blue at full saturation as accents against neutral brown tones creates a dynamic complementary scheme. Graphic designers use the muted brown result as a sophisticated neutral base. For richer browns, lean toward more orange; for cooler slates, add extra blue.

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