Yellow: White + turmeric (add orange for golden yellow)
Orange: Red + yellow
Green: Blue + yellow (add white for mint, black for dark green)
Blue: Blue + white (add green for turquoise, black for navy)
Pink: Red + white (add orange for coral, purple for fuchsia)
Purple: Red + blue (add white for lavender, more blue for deep violet)
Brown: Red + yellow + tiny blue
Tip: Mix small amounts first, test on the floor, and adjust with white to lighten or black/brown to darken

Soft shades are perfect for pastel, floral, or subtle backgrounds. You can mix basic powders to achieve these tones:
Lavender: Purple + White (+ hint of Pink)
Peach: Orange + White + Pink
Sky Blue: Blue + White
Baby Pink: Pink + White Powder
Beige: White + Brown or Yellow
These shades give your rangoli a calm as well as sophisticated look and are ideal for wedding or festive designs.

Vibrant colors bring energy as well as celebration to your rangoli.
Magenta: Red + Purple
Turquoise: Blue + Green
Sunset Orange: Orange + Red
Royal Blue: Blue + a hint of Black
Lime Green: Yellow + Green
Golden Yellow: Yellow + Orange (+ shimmer)
Altogether these lively tones work beautifully for festival motifs, floral centers, and modern geometric designs.

Earthy shades give a grounded at the same time traditional feel to your rangoli.
Some mixes include:
Terracotta: Orange + Brown
Olive Green: Green + Brown + Yellow
Dusty Rose: Pink + Brown + White
Sand Beige: White + Brown + Yellow
Slate Grey: Black + White + hint of Blue
Brick Red: Red + Brown
After all perfect for temple designs, nature-inspired motifs, or classic floor rangolis.