What Colors Make Periwinkle? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix periwinkle paint, combine 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Magenta + 5 parts Titanium White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen
Primary Paint Formula for Periwinkle
To mix periwinkle paint, combine 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Magenta + 5 parts Titanium White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows using Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue instead of plain black.
3 Studio Shade Recipes
- Classic Studio Periwinkle (#7C65BC): 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Magenta + 5 parts Titanium White
- Soft Tinted Periwinkle (#846DC2): 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Magenta + 5 parts Titanium White + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Periwinkle (#785D7E): 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Magenta + 5 parts Titanium White + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making periwinkle.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #8E9AAF — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #7C65BC — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #846DC2 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #785D7E — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale