MS Paint's limited features don't allow for true color blending like professional software. However, you can create the illusion of blending using several techniques:
Techniques for Simulating Blending in MS Paint
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Layering and Color Picking: This method, as shown in several YouTube tutorials (like this one), involves painting one color, then painting another adjacent to it. Next, use the eyedropper tool to select a color from the transition area where the colors meet. Use this new, blended color to further refine the transition. This process mimics a gradual blending effect. Repeat this process, picking up new transitional colors each time, for a smoother blend.
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The "Marker" Method: Another approach, found on sites like Tumblr (such as this one), involves using two colors. Paint one color, then add the second color next to it. Use the eyedropper to sample the merged color at the boundary. Then, undo the last action, and use the sampled color to paint, creating a smoother blend.
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Utilizing the Fill Tool: While not precise blending, using the fill tool with multiple colors strategically placed and carefully overlapping can generate a gradient-like effect. This requires more planning and a precise approach.
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Zoom and Precision: Zooming in significantly allows for more control and precision when placing colors next to each other, making the final result appear smoother and more blended. The pixel-based nature of MS Paint is noticeable at lower zoom levels, but at higher magnification, the effect of blending becomes more convincing. This method is suggested by various sources addressing issues with color blending in saved images. (See this Microsoft Community thread).
Remember, MS Paint's limitations mean the results will never be perfectly smooth, but these techniques can create a satisfactory approximation of color blending.
