To make black, you typically mix colors that absorb light across the spectrum. Here are some common methods:
Primary Colors (Subtractive Mixing)
Combine red, yellow, and blue (in equal proportions) to create a muddy black.
Complementary Colors
Mix complementary pairs such as:
Blue and orange
Red and green
Yellow and purple
Adjust the proportions to achieve a true black.
CMY Color Model
In printing, mixing cyan, magenta, and yellow inks can produce black, though pure black is often added as a separate ink (key or “K”) for efficiency.
