What Colors Make Navy Blue? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix navy blue paint, combine 3 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber (or pinch of Cadmium Red). Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or dee
Primary Paint Formula for Navy Blue
To mix navy blue paint, combine 3 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber (or pinch of Cadmium Red). Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows using Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue instead of plain black.
3 Studio Shade Recipes
- Classic Studio Navy Blue (#5B506F): 3 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber (or pinch of Cadmium Red)
- Soft Tinted Navy Blue (#675C7C): 3 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber (or pinch of Cadmium Red) + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Navy Blue (#5F4F5F): 3 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber (or pinch of Cadmium Red) + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making navy blue.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #1B2A4A — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #5B506F — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #675C7C — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #5F4F5F — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale