Q1: What exact color do blue and green make when mixed equally?
A1: Equal parts pure blue and pure green produce cyan or classic blue-green. The exact character of the shade depends on whether you add white or black to adjust saturation and value.
Q2: Why did my mix of blue and green turn into a dull brownish-gray?
A2: You likely used a blue or green paint that contains warm red or yellow-orange undertones. When red enters the mixture, it introduces the third primary color, triggering subtractive neutralization that pulls your mixture toward brown or muddy gray. Use pure, single-pigment paints such as Phthalo Blue and Phthalo Green for vibrant results.
Q3: How do I turn a blue-green mix into deep teal?
A3: Start with three parts deep blue to two parts rich emerald green. Add a trace amount of black or burnt umber to drop the value, increasing overall depth without killing the underlying blue-green identity.
Q4: Is turquoise considered blue or green?
A4: Scientifically, turquoise is a tertiary blue-green color. It sits directly between the two on the visual spectrum, though traditional classification categorizes it as a blue leaning toward green with mild yellow undertones.
