Yellow is a primary colour in traditional paint mixing, so pure yellow cannot be created by combining other basic colours. It becomes the starting point for making different yellow shades. White makes yellow lighter, orange adds warmth, brown creates depth, red gives it an orange tint, and green makes it cooler.

By changing the amount added, you can create noticeably different versions of yellow. The added colour should be mixed gradually so the change remains easy to control and the result stays predictable.