Mixing Purple Acrylic Paints Here’s a helpful visual and practical guide to different shades of purple and how to mix them using acrylic paints . đ¨ 1. True Purple (Vivid Violet) Mix: 1 part Ultramarine Blue 1 part Quinacridone Magenta (or Permanent Rose) Tip: To get a more balanced purple, avoid too much blue—it can push it toward indigo. Add white for a soft pastel violet. đ 2. Lavender Mix: 1 part Violet (True Purple) 2 parts Titanium White A touch of Ultramarine Blue Tone: Soft, airy, and ideal for highlights or spring-inspired scenes. đ 3. Lilac Mix: 1 part Dioxazine Purple 3 parts White A small dab of Magenta Tone: Warm, romantic shade leaning slightly pink. Perfect for flowers (like lilacs). đĒģ 4. Mauve Mix: 2 parts Purple 1 part White Add a pinch of Burnt Umber or Raw Umber to mute it slightly Tone: Dusty, vintage look — great for shadows or antique color schemes. đ 5. Indigo Purple Mix: 2 parts Ultramarine Blue 1 part Dioxazine Purple Tone: Deep and mysterious, a...
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