How do you get purple pigment?

You get purple pigment by mixing red and blue pigments together.

Understanding Color Mixing for Purple

The color purple isn't a primary color; it's a secondary color achieved by combining two other colors. Here's how it works:

• Primary Colors: Red, blue, and yellow are the primary colors. These cannot be made by mixing other colors.

• Secondary Colors: These are created by mixing two primary colors. Purple, green, and orange are secondary colors.

  • Purple is Created By: Mixing red and blue.

How to Make Purple Paint

The process for obtaining a purple pigment suitable for paint involves:

1. Choosing Your Pigments: You will need red and blue paint pigments.

2. Mixing: Combine the red and blue pigments.

   • The ratio you use will affect the resulting shade of purple.
   • A common mixture consists of approximately 60% blue and 40% red paint, however, this ratio can be adjusted.

3. Experimentation: For a lighter purple, add more white pigment to your mixture.

   • Tips for mixing:
     • Add a little at a time, rather than mixing all at once.
     • Mix thoroughly to achieve an even color.
     • Be mindful of the starting pigment's strength, as some colors are more vibrant than others.
     • Try adding a very small amount of white to make the color more pastel.

Table of Color Mixing Ratios for Purple

Color	Ratio (Approximate)	Result
Standard Purple	60% Blue : 40% Red	A middle purple shade.
Red-Violet	More Red, Less Blue	A red-tinted purple
Blue-Violet	More Blue, Less Red	A blue-tinted purple

By varying the proportions of red and blue, one can produce a large variety of purple hues.