What Color Does Red and Blue Make?

Red#FF0000
+
Blue#0000FF
=
#CA0088
Purple

#CA0088

Purple

HEX#CA0088
RGBrgb(202, 0, 136)
HSLhsl(320°, 100%, 40%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 100%, 33%, 21%)
CIELABLab(44.7, 74.1, -17)

Pantone (approx.)

226 CClose (ΔE 3.8)
240 CClose (ΔE 4.2)
246 CClose (ΔE 4.9)

RAL (approx.)

RAL 4010TelemagentaApproximate (ΔE 7.6)
RAL 4006Traffic purpleApproximate (ΔE 7.7)
RAL 4008Signal violetApproximate (ΔE 11.5)

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

About This Color Combination

Mixing red and blue together produces purple — one of the most celebrated results in color theory. The exact shade depends on the proportions used: more red yields a warm violet, while more blue creates a cool indigo. Artists and designers have long relied on this combination to evoke royalty, creativity, and mystery.

Usage Tips

In painting, use cadmium red with ultramarine blue for a rich, deep purple. In interior design, a red-blue palette grounds bold accent walls. In graphic design, purple generated from red and blue carries strong brand authority — think luxury goods and tech companies. Adjust the ratio to dial between energetic violet and serene indigo.

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