What Color Does Pink and Green Make?
Last updated: April 28, 2025 by Michelle
When you look at pink and green, you might think of new flowers in bloom or a scenic sunset. These colors are stunning on their own, but have you ever wondered what pink and green make? Since pink and green are complementary colors (sort of, more on that later), the answer isn't as simple as with some other common color combinations. It all comes down to shades and tones. A cool green can give you a totally different result from a warm pink, and vice versa, but we’re going to explore all of that as we answer the question: what does pink and green make?
In addition to diving into how to mix pink and green, we will also learn about complementary colors. This knowledge is crucial if you want to get the best results when mixing various colors. We’ll also offer some suggestions for things you can do with pink and green, from gardening to gifts.
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What Does Pink and Green Make?
Unlike something like blue and pink, which make purple, there isn’t one simple, clear answer when it comes to what pink and green make. The unique, complementary relationship between pink and green means you can end up with many different possibilities, including some wild and fun ones. Let's take a look at all the colors pink and green can make.
Pink + Green = Brown
You can make brown by mixing pink and brown. Generally, complementary colors, those that are opposite each other on the color wheel, make brown. Pink and green aren’t perfect in this regard. The opposite of green is red, but since pink is a shade of red, you can still get brown by mixing pink and green.
Due to the nature of pink and green, you will get all sorts of interesting browns when you mix them. The softness of the pink will produce a softer brown than you’d get if you mixed green with red. That might be perfect if you want something a bit calmer.
Pink + Green = Gray
Pink and green also make gray. How can it do both this and brown? That depends on the “temperature” of your pink and green. If you want to use pink and green to make gray, you should use cooler pinks and greens. Conversely, warmer pinks and greens will tend more toward brown.
Pink + Green = Eggplant?
We aren’t done yet. You can use pink and green to make eggplant. This is a purple-y color that contains a fair amount of green. It’s also related to mauve, another purple-y color you can get from mixing pink and green. If you use too much green, you might end up with asparagus instead.
You might notice that a lot of these colors have names based on natural items - eggplant, asparagus, etc. You probably won't be surprised to learn that you can find a lot of these colors around you in nature. Green and pink pop up in the natural world quite a lot, and the names of the colors they make together reflect that.
Green and Pink Are Complementary Colors … Sort Of
We mentioned complementary colors above, but here is where we’ll dive deeper, starting with primary colors. The three primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. All other colors technically come from just these three. The secondary colors are green, purple, and orange, while pink is a tertiary color because it falls between red and purple.
We noted above that green and pink aren’t complementary colors, but they’re not far off. Some shades of green will be complementary to pink. “Pure” green and “pure” red are complementary colors, so you need to travel a little off center to get a green and pink that are complementary.
This is important because complementary colors cancel each other out. That’s what gives you the browns and grays we described above. If you can find a green and pink that are perfect opposites, you’ll get the best neutral tones out of mixing them.
Why Are Pink and Green Always Together?
The above also explains why you often see pink and green together. Complementary colors produce vibrant contrasts. These attractive contrasts can be found all over art, design, and fashion. You’ve also probably seen complementary colors like blue and orange, red and green, and purple and yellow a lot. That’s because they really catch our eye.
Shades of Green and Pink
One of the reasons we get so many interesting colors when we mix pink and green is because they both contain other colors. Only the primary colors don’t come from other colors. Since neither pink nor green is a primary color, they’ll contain bits of other colors. You might see some blue in a green or some red in a pink.
Therefore, you can use pink and green to make things like mauve or eggplant. You can get a yellowy green or a reddish pink. You should keep this in mind when you mix pink and green to make other colors. If you use a green and pink that both have some blue in them, you will get something a bit blue or purple, for example.
Don’t let all these possibilities overwhelm you. They simply give you more room to play and create. Try different types of pinks and greens and see what you make. You could stumble across something you never expected!
How to Mix Pink and Green to Make Other Colors
How you mix pink and green to make other colors will depend on your medium and your goals. Paint mixes very easily, combining into a whole new color. This is a good medium for experimenting, but you do need to be careful and mix slowly, since you will get an entirely new color at the end. Colored pencils and markers, however, don’t mix that easily or completely. You might want to practice on scrap paper first.
And, as noted above, pink and green are complementary, so if you place them next to each other - such as in a flower arrangement for Mother's Day or a food basket as a gift - you will see that striking contrast right away. Depending on the specific shades of green and pink, this can really make your gift stand out. Test out different pinks and greens next to each other and see how they catch your eye.
What Two Colors Make Green?
As we mentioned, green is a secondary color. That means two of the primary colors mix together to make green, namely blue and yellow. That’s why when you use pink and green to make new colors, those colors might have some strong blue or yellow tones. We often find blue-greens in deep bodies of water, while yellow-green evokes nature and springtime. The type of green you’re working with, from blue to yellow, can have a big impact on what happens when you mix pink and green.
What Three Colors Make Pink?
Pink is even more complicated. Some people think it's about what three colors make pink, but you can get away with using just two - red and white. By slowly adding white to red, you can get many shades of pink.
For a more dynamic pink, you’ll want to use more than red and white (here’s where three colors come into play instead of just two). Purple and blue can make pink cooler and more interesting. Be cautious when working with these mixtures, however, as you can quickly get gray or brown if you stray toward complementary colors without realizing it.
Using Pink and Green for Holidays
Pink and green are great colors for celebrating all sorts of holidays. Mother's Day and Easter are especially good holidays for green and pink to shine, as they fall during times of the year when spring is waking up all the trees and flowers around us. That means there will be a lot of pink and green blooming in nature. You can steal a bit of Mother Nature's style for your own holiday decorations and gifts.
Use Pink and Green for Mother's Day Cards and Gifts
Want to wish your mom the happiest of Mother's Days? Use pink and green to make a stunning Mother’s Day card for her. Or keep in mind the complementary nature of pink and green while designing a bouquet.
You can also use pink and green to make a scrumptious food basket. If you're planning to give mom baked goods or any kind of food in a jar, you could easily decorate with pink and green. This could be a ribbon or bow on the jar or nature flowers employed for decoration. While eye-catching, these colors are still soft enough to suit the holiday.
Use Pink and Green for Easter Eggs and Decorations
Break out your pink and green knowledge for your Easter decorations. Dye your eggs pink or green, then paint on them with the opposite color. You might want more vibrant pinks and greens for this compared to your Mother’s Day card, but that’s the great thing about pink and green. You can make so many different colors and moods by mixing and contrasting them.
Don’t forget your Easter basket. Pink paper and green Easter grass produce a fun contrast. You might find candies that are pink and green as well. Your treats might even be pink and green if you choose chocolate, since pink and green make brown.
Use Pink and Green on These Kawaii Coloring Pages for Kids
There's no need to wait for a holiday to try your hand at all the fun colors pink and green can make. You can mix them right now on these adorable kawaii coloring pages! (And even though we say they're for kids, we think that any teen or adult could have a fun time with these cutesy images too!)
What Other Colors Can I Mix?
