How do you make the color blue with paint?

To make a color darker (this is called a shade of the original color), add a small amount of black. If you add too much black, your color will be almost black. Another way to darken a color is to mix in some of the complementary color (the opposite color on a color wheel - see below). read more

To start making your own paint colors, start with the 3 primary colors, or red, blue, and yellow. Mix yellow and blue to make green, combine yellow and red to make orange, or stir together blue and red to create purple. These are called secondary colors. You can also make tertiary colors by mixing primary and secondary colors. read more

How to Mix Colors to Make Dark Blue Three Methods: Adding Black to Blue Combining Complimentary Colors Mixing Analogous Colors to Make a Color Combination Community Q&A Creating a darker shade of blue can be achieved by simply mixing your current blue with another color. read more

If you add too much black paint and mix a blue color that is too dark for your needs, add white paint to lighten the shade. Avoid adding too much white, as this can cause the paint to turn gray and muddy. read more