Color Mixer & Palette Generator

Mixed Color

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Mix Colors & Generate Palettes 🎨

Blend two colors to find the perfect intermediate shade. Whether you need a specific ratio or a full gradient, get instant HEX codes for your design and development projects.

💡 Why use this tool?

Eliminate the guesswork when finding the "middle ground" between brand colors. Use this tool to:

  • Build UI/UX Systems: Create cohesive color scales by blending primary and secondary brand marks.
  • Visualize Data: Generate distinct, mathematically even steps for heatmaps and charts.
  • Refine CSS: Quickly find hover states, active states, or border colors that harmonize with your background.

We use linear interpolation (LERP) across RGB channels to calculate the mathematically precise transition between any two colors you choose.

📘 Pro Tips

  • Paste HEX Codes: Type or paste codes directly into the input fields for pixel-perfect precision.
  • Adjust the Ratio: Use the slider to shift the weight toward either color. 50% represents the exact midpoint.
  • Generate Full Palettes: Change "Palette Steps" to instantly view 3, 5, 7, or 10 variations between your base colors.
  • Click to Copy: Don't waste time highlighting text. Click any color block or the copy icon to send the HEX code straight to your clipboard.

🧐 FAQ

How is the mixture calculated? We use Linear Interpolation (LERP) on the Red, Green, and Blue channels. This calculates the weighted average of the two colors based on your selected ratio.

Why does this look different than mixing physical paint? This tool uses the RGB (additive) color model used by screens. Physical pigments use a subtractive model (CMYK). While mixing physical blue and yellow makes green, digital mixing behaves like mixing light, often resulting in brighter, more vibrant transitions.

Can I use these colors commercially? Yes. The tool generates standard HEX values that are free to use in any personal or commercial project.

📚 Design Insight: The Secret to "Rich Grays"

In modern UI design, using pure black (#000000) or pure white (#FFFFFF) for overlays often feels harsh. Professional designers create "rich grays" by mixing a small percentage of a brand’s primary color into the neutral scale.

For example, mixing 90% white with 10% of a brand’s signature blue creates a tinted background that feels more integrated and premium than a generic light gray. Use this tool to find those subtle, professional tints in seconds.