Color Mixing: The Color Lab for Little Scientists
Mixing colors is one of the first discovery experiences for children. In this free online game, kids drag paint tubes into a flask and watch a new color appear in real time: red and yellow make orange, yellow and blue make green, red and blue make violet. A visual, intuitive and magical way to understand color theory.
The game has two modes. In Learn, kids see animated examples of each mix and its result. In Play, they get a target color and have to make it by combining the right tubes. Seven colors to discover: orange, green, violet, pink, light blue, gray and brown.
What do children learn by mixing colors?
- Basic color theory: primary and secondary colors
- Cause and effect by seeing the result of each mix
- Color recognition and names
- Visual attention and memory of combinations
- Creativity and free experimentation
Color mixing is perfect for preschool and early primary school, both at home and in the classroom. No sign-up, no ads, available in four languages and designed for the little ones.
Frequently asked questions about color mixing
Which colors can you make in the game?
You can make seven colors by combining red, yellow, blue, white and black: orange, green, violet, pink, light blue, gray and brown.
What age can children play color mixing?
It's designed for children ages 3 to 8. The youngest enjoy the Learn mode watching the mixes, and older kids solve the challenge of making a color in Play mode.
How are the colors mixed?
The game uses the real paint mixing model (RYB): red, yellow and blue as primaries. You drag each tube into the flask and the color combines just like real paint.
