Mixing cyan , magenta , and yellow pigments in equal intensities results in eight possible color appearances . Now switch over to the Advanced mode of this simulation and explore how to mix the three primary pigments in unequal intensities to produce the following result : Desired Appearance Required Paint Colors Olive Green Helmet Put a % : % C % M % Y Tangerine Shirt Put a %: % C % M % Y Deep Purple Pants Put a % : % C % M % Y Light Grey Shoes Put a % : % C % M % Y Free Choice : Put a % : % C % M % Y Free Choice : Put a % : % C % M % Y