How to Mix Spring Green?

To mix spring green, start with a larger quantity of yellow and gradually add small amounts of blue until you achieve the desired shade.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of how to achieve a vibrant spring green color:

Understanding the Colors

Yellow: Use a cool-toned yellow, like lemon yellow or cadmium yellow light, for a brighter, fresher spring green.
Blue: Opt for a cool-toned blue such as cerulean blue or phthalo blue (use phthalo blue sparingly as it's very strong).

Start with Yellow: Place a generous amount of your chosen yellow on your palette.
Introduce Blue Gradually: Add tiny amounts of blue to the yellow. The key is to add blue very slowly. It's much easier to add more blue than to remove it.
Mix Thoroughly: After each addition of blue, mix the colors completely to see the true result.
Adjust to Your Preference: Continue adding blue until you reach your desired spring green shade. Remember that spring green is typically a brighter, more vibrant green.
Control the Undertone: To adjust the warmth or coolness, use warmer or cooler versions of yellow or blue, respectively. For example, a warmer yellow (like cadmium yellow medium) will produce a slightly warmer spring green.

Use Cool Tones: As mentioned, cool yellows and blues tend to create brighter, cleaner greens, ideal for spring green.
Small Increments: When mixing colors, add small amounts of the darker color (in this case, blue) to the lighter color (yellow).
Good Lighting: Make sure you have good lighting when mixing colors, as the appearance of colors can change drastically under different light sources.
Keep Records: Keep a record of the proportions of colors you used to create a specific shade. This will help you recreate the color later.
Mix Enough: Mix a sufficient amount of color to avoid having to mix more later and risk a color mismatch.

As noted in the reference material, you can create a green scale for easier future mixing:

Mix a gradient of greens by adding progressively more blue to yellow.
Find the middle point by mixing equal amounts of the yellow and blue you used. This middle green will be a good starting point for adjusting towards your desired spring green.

By following these steps and using cool-toned yellows and blues, you can easily mix a beautiful spring green color.