Farbmischung

colour mixing

noun FARB-mish-ung Rare

Also means

blending of pigments

Usage Note

Farbmischung refers to the deliberate combining of paints or pigments to achieve a desired hue. Artists discuss additive vs subtraktive Farbmischung (light vs pigment mixing). The noun is feminine.

Examples

"Durch geschickte Farbmischung entstand ein warmes Orange auf der Leinwand."

Natural Translation

Through skilful colour mixing, a warm orange appeared on the canvas.

Literal Translation

Through skilful colour-mixing arose a warm orange on the canvas.

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