What is the HEX code for Purple and Orange mixed?

When Purple (#800080) and Orange (#FF6600) are mixed equally, the result is Brown / Russet with HEX code #C53853.

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

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Purple and Orange is 198 C (ΔE 5.1). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Purple and Orange Make?

Q: What Color Does Purple and Orange Make?

Mixing Purple and Orange produces Brown / Russet. The resulting color has a HEX code of #C53853 and RGB values of rgb(197, 56, 83).

Purple#800080

Orange#FF6600

#C53853

Brown / Russet

#C53853

Brown / Russet

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HEX#C53853

RGBrgb(197, 56, 83)

HSLhsl(349°, 56%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 72%, 58%, 23%)

CIELABLab(46.1, 57, 17.5)

Pantone™ Approximations

198 CClose (ΔE 5.1)

214 CClose (ΔE 5.6)

193 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 3027Raspberry redApproximate (ΔE 7.3)

RAL 3017RoseApproximate (ΔE 8.9)

RAL 3033Pearl pinkApproximate (ΔE 9.0)

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

About This Color Combination

Purple and orange, when mixed as pigments, produce russet and warm brown, earthy tones that recall autumn leaves and aged wood. Orange contributes red and yellow warmth, while purple adds blue depth, and together the three primaries neutralize into a complex, dark earth tone. The ratio determines whether the result leans toward reddish russet or cooler chestnut.

Usage Tips

Painters use russet from purple-orange mixes to achieve rich, warm darks for autumnal scenes, wooden textures, and dramatic portrait shadows. Illustrators find this combination perfect for Halloween-themed artwork where both parent colors are needed and the neutral provides grounding depth. Interior designers can leverage russet and warm brown as anchor tones in harvest-season palettes, pairing them with gold and cream accents. In branding, this earthy tone communicates craft, heritage, and organic authenticity.

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