How to Mix pastel colors with watercolor

Dilute with water

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Diluting Paint with Water

Using water to dilute paint maintains the transparency of watercolor. 

Make sure that your water is clean to avoid muddying the colors. 

Add White

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Adding White to Colors

This is another way to create pastel colors. Be aware that adding white makes the color more opaque. 

Adding pastel Colors

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Adding colors like buff titanium or Naples yellow also creates interesting pastel versions.

Buying Premixed Pastels

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Many brands offer pre-mixed pastel colors. These often contain white pigment, making them opaque.

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