What colors to mix to produce desert tan color of paint?

Question

What colors to mix to produce desert tan color of paint?

Answer 1

base of white...some brown and a touch of green. Do a little at a time so it doesn't get darker than you want. The easiest way, of course, is to go to a paint department...pick a sample...and have them mix it for you.

Answer 2

I would have to say  to play with Van d**e Brown, Cadmium Yellow, White and Dark Sienna to get your base. then you can add small amounts of reds or blues to accomplish your final shade.  I would start of with a larger amount of cad yellow, and add a little white to lighten it. Add small amounts of the darker colors, as they tend to over power easily.

Answer 3

Start with a white base..You want a little dark umber...then some raw umber and raw sienna..start with the raw sienna first..the dark umber is a blackish brown..so easy on it.. If you want it creamier type yellow use some yellow oxide as well.....