0
That's what they taught you in elementary school, but it simply doesn't work. You will get at best a dull or dark purple. Magenta and cyan make purple when mixed in the right proportions. More magenta than cyan is needed. Paints labeled with these names are hard to come by, and especially with magenta there are a lot of variations. Cyan is known in paint as phthalo blue.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
BlakeAs your older brother, I've been where you are—maybe not exactly, but close enough.
Chat with Blake
DevinI've poured enough drinks to know that people don't always want advice—they just want to talk.
Chat with Devin
ReneChange my mind. I dare you.
Chat with ReneAdd your answer:
Earn +20 ptsQ: Does Blue and Red make Purple?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
Continue Learning about American Government
Is Idaho a red state or a blue state?
Red
What pictures could represent concurrent powers?
A picture with two circles overlapping can represent concurrent powers. Picture a red circle and a blue circle overlapping; the purple section represents concurrent powers.
Why is uranus purple and blue?
Because the big bully Jupiter beat it up.
Is Alabama a blue or red state?
a red state
Is new jersey a red or blue state?
A red state.
Trending Questions
This amendment guarantees there will be no excessive bail?
What is the bridge between Spain and North Africa?
What did the temperance move try to do?
President Jefferson assertively used the navy when he ordered it to?
What causes implied powers?
How did George Washington Carver get rid of slavery?
What is garveyism?
How many united state presidents have attended the olympic opening ceremony?
What is an undervote?
When was the bear flag republic established?
Why did Americans in 1789 want a shield of protection from the government?
What is Illinois government?
What was Robespierre's profession?
How many years had Canada been a nation when the Canadian pacific railroad completion?
What was the point of the American revolution?
Monarch of Britain in the time leading up to and during the American Revolution?
Who helped George Washington?
The thirteen colonies declared their independece from Great Britain because Britain?
What are the people who are elected to represent a ward in a city called?
Two ways that devices can gain the attention of the CPU?
Copyright ©2025 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers.