Red and green make yellow when mixed as light, but brown or grayish brown when mixed as paint or pigment.

Quick Scoop

  • Light mixing: red + green = yellow.
  • Paint or pigment mixing: red + green = brown or a muted earthy color.
  • The exact shade depends on the amounts and the medium used.

If you want, I can also show the difference between RGB light mixing and paint mixing in one simple chart.