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What Are Intermediate Colors and How Are They Made?

Intermediate colors allow you to create unique color combinations and different types of hues. In order to understand how to make intermediate colors, you first need to know how they fit on the color wheel and their relationship to primary and secondary colors. In a nutshell, you can make intermediary colors with a primary color and […]

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52 of the Most Colorful Trees in the World

Of all plants on Earth, trees are quite possibly the most useful. Trees provide shade and beauty, and they also keep the air clean by changing carbon dioxide to oxygen. Plus, we get lumber, paper, and countless other essential things from the trees around us. But today, we’ll be focusing on some of the truly

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What Color Do Orange and Purple Make When Mixed?

Orange and purple are two colors that you wouldn’t normally think to mix together. Yet, they work surprisingly well when combined or placed in designs together. So, what color do orange and purple make when mixed, and will that conclusion differ based on what medium you use? Let’s talk about the results when mixing colors

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What Color Do Pink and Green Make When Mixed?

Pink and green look great together in designs because they’re both bright, vibrant colors. Yet, when they’re mixed together, they make a color that’s almost the opposite. So, what do pink and green make when mixed, and do the result vary based on what medium you’re mixing with? Let’s find out. What Do Pink and

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What Color Do Orange and Blue Make When Mixed?

Blue and orange are complementary colors, which means they sit on opposite sides of the color wheel. If you remember elementary school art class, it’s safe to assume that these two colors won’t make the most pleasing outcome when mixed. However, the results of this mixture may vary based on what medium you’re using. So,

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What Are Muted Colors and How Do You Use Them Effectively in Designs?

It goes without saying that the colors that get the most attention are vivid and bright. But the subtle beauty of muted colors should not be ignored. Novice painters and anyone getting into visual design of any kind are likely to miss or ignore the value of muted colors and focus on more attention-getting tones.

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Blue and yellow colored wood

What Color Do Blue and Yellow Make When Mixed?

The mixture between blue and yellow probably seems obvious, but it might not be what you’re expecting. The result of this color combination can vary greatly based on what medium you’re using. Painting, printing, and lighting all use different color wheels, and for this mixture, they all have drastically different results. So, let’s take a

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53 of the Most Colorful Fruits and Vegetables in the World

There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether it’s round red tomatoes from a summer garden or apples plucked from a mountain orchard, fresh produce offers delicious sustenance. But many of these foods deliver more than that. They offer a burst of rich color that lights up the planet. Here’s our

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Purple Pumpkins on Halloween: What Do They Mean?

Year after year, Halloween continues to change. From candy being left in buckets on the front porch to fewer public events due to the pandemic, Halloween looks different this year than it did five or ten years ago. And chances are, it’ll continue to change with time. So, what is one specific way Halloween looks different?

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Blue Pumpkins on Halloween: What Do They Mean?

October is here, and you know what that means! It’s time to decorate for Halloween. But did you know not all pumpkins must be orange? Not even close. In fact, a growing number of pumpkins feature bright colors other than orange and have a unique way of catching people’s eye during the Halloween season. Brightly colored pumpkins are starting

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