Achieving a violet hue involves combining red and blue pigments or dyes. The exact shade produced depends on the specific red and blue used, as well as their relative proportions. For instance, mixing a crimson red with an ultramarine blue will yield a different violet than mixing a scarlet red with a phthalo blue.
The ability to produce a range of violet shades offers versatility in artistic endeavors, interior design, and various other applications. Historically, the color violet has been associated with royalty and luxury due to the expense and difficulty of procuring natural violet dyes. Today, readily available synthetic pigments make creating this color accessible to all.