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    How do you make black with colored pencils?
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    Try layering dark blue colored pencil over dark brown to make black. Add more dark brown for a warmer black, or add more dark blue for a cooler black.
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    When I mix red, blue, and yellow, I get brown. What do I do?
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    Try adding more blue to the mixture. You won't be able to get 100% pure black by mixing the primary colors, but you can still get something close enough! It will look black once you use it in your painting.
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    What colors can I mix to make brown?
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    You can mix orange and purple to make a pretty solid brown.
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    How do I make grey?
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    You can buy some black paint and mix it with white paint, or you can use the tutorial to make black paint and then add white to that.
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    What do I do if I created blue-black, but wanted dark black?
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    You can add a bit more of the other colors you used to tone down the blue tint.
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    What colors of ink would make black?
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    Same as with paint. Mixing red, yellow and blue should make black.
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    Can I turn black into white?
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    No. You can add white until you get a very light gray, but you will never turn black into white.
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    Which primary colours should I combine to make black?
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    Mix any colours you have -- stick to red and blue for a deep purple colour and add brown or dark grey. A deep burgundy red and night blue will get you the best results.
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    What colors of nail polish can be mixed to make black?
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    It's almost impossible to mix true black. Your best bet is to just go buy a new bottle. If you try to mix your own, you're going to waste a lot of nail polish.
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    How do I get black using green?
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    Simply mix the green paint with red paint, and you should get a color reasonably close to black. Keep in mind that you can't make true black.
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    How do I turn gray into black?
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    Adding more black to a gray will make the outcome a shade of black. It will have some gray in it, so it is impossible to make it all black. You can add yellow, red, and blue in another bowl to make a bold black. Then, mix the black with gray.
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    Can I use this for my printer - the first thing you showed to mix red blue and yellow color - will that work?
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    If you're talking about a computer printer, don't use anything except the ink that the manufacturer recommends.
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    What do I mix to change white paint to black?
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    My best advice is to avoid using white paint entirely. It's almost impossible to make black with white, you'll just end up with gray.
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    Are there any other colors that will make black?
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    Just mix the secondary colors in order to make black. Follow the instructions listed in the article above.
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    Will mixing blue food color and chocolate turn something black?
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    No. It will turn a dark brown.
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    Can can I get white paint with a little bit of black in it?
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    It is best to just buy white paint and then to just add black to it until you have achieved the desired shade. If you do not have black paint,or cannot find any, you can use gray paint instead, though using gray paint doesn't give you as much variety as black paint would.
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    What color is made when blue and black are mixed?
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    It doesn’t make another color, it just makes a much darker black.
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    How can I make black with colored pencils?
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    You cannot make black. You can only buy a black colored pencil.
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    How do I make hair dye from markers?
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    This article will show you how to dye your hair using markers: How to Dye Your Hair With Washable Markers .
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    What are some good substitutes for black paint?
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    You can mix a bunch of colors to make black.
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    How can I make black with only blue, green and yellow?
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    You cannot. You can only make a brownish tone with those three colors together.
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    What can I add to gray to get bold black?
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    Gray contains white, so you will not be able to mix a bold black.
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    What do I do if I tried to make black but it's dark purple and green?
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    You will need to experiment with it, maybe add yellow. It is very tricky to make a perfect shade of black. If you want a perfect shade of black, you are better off buying it.
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    Is it a dark black or a sort of grayish black?
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    That depends on how much white you add. If you add a lot, then it will be a grayish black, but if you add a little pinch, then most likely dark black.
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    How do I make black dye?
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    Follow the instructions listed in the article above.
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    How do I make grey without black or white?
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    Try mixing a little bit more of the yellow with blue and red. There is no guarantee it will succeed, but if you are desperate, give it a shot. It may end up more tan than grey, but it is better than nothing.
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    What if I've tried all of the methods and they don't work?
    Padma Balaji
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    Try alternating what kinds of paint you use, and how much of each color you use.
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    I already have black, I just want to make it super dark. Can I just mix with primary colors or what shall I do?
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    Cover it over and over on the page until you have the colour you want. If you need to, mix blue to give it a deeper hue.
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    How can I turn brown paint into black paint?
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    You can add some blue paint to some brown paint to make a rich black color of paint.
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    Can I mix gray and blue to make black?
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    No, you cannot. Even if it's a very dark blue, you cannot get black with those two colors. You will get a different shade of blue, but not black.
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