Color Formulation Guidelines
Shown are the 50 main color groupings. The depth and shade of color for each formulation will depend on how much you use. For a more intense color use more, less intense, use less.
Watermelon
2 Parts Pink
+ 1 Part Red
Watermelon
pinks
Dusty Rose
4 Parts Pink + 1 Part Brown
1 Part Purple
Dusty Rose
Magenta
12 Parts Pink
+ 1 Part Black
Magenta
Rosewood
3 Parts Pink
+ 1 Part Brown
Rosewood
Fuchsia
8 Parts Pink
+ 1 Part Purple
Fuchsia
Paprika
6 Parts Red + 3 Parts Orange + 1 Part Brown
Paprika
reds
Coral
2 Parts Red + 1 Part Pink
1 Part Yellow
Coral
Sangria
8 Parts Red + 4 Parts Pink + 1 Part Black
Sangria
Merlot
4 Parts Red + 2 Parts Pink + 1 Part Purple
Merlot
Garnet
12 Parts Red + 12 Part Pink + 1 Part Purple
Garnet
Pumpkin Spice
4 Parts Orange
+ 1 Part Brown
Pumpkin Spice
oranges
Salmon
1 Part Orange
+ 2 Parts Pink
Salmon
Brick
2 Parts Orange + 1Part Red + 1 Part Brown
Brick
Island Punch
2 Parts Orange
+ 1 Part Red
Island Punch
Mango
1 Part Orange
+ 1Part Yellow
Mango
Gold
2 Parts Yellow
+ 1 Part Brown
Gold
Yellows
Marigold
2 Parts Yellow
+ 1 Part Orange
Marigold
Tuscan Sun
4 Parts Yellow + 2 Parts Orange + 1 Part Brown
Tuscan Sun
Banana
12 Parts Yellow
+ 1 Part Brown
Banana
Sour Lemon
8 Parts Yellow
+ 1 Part Green
Sour Lemon
Lime
1 Part Green
+ 1 Part Yellow
Lime
greens
Olive
2 Parts Green
+ 1 Part Orange
Olive
Hunter Green
2 Parts Green + 2 Parts Blue + 1 Part Black
Hunter Green
Pine
2 Parts Green + 1 Part Blue + 1 Part Black
Pine
Forest
4 Parts Green
+ 1 Part Brown
Forest
Navy
4 Parts Blue + 2 Parts Purple + 1 Part Black
Navy
blues
Eucalyptus
2 Parts Blue + 1 Part Green + 1 Part Black
Eucalyptus
Cornflower
1 Part Blue
+ 1 Part Purple
Cornflower
Turquoise
3 Parts blue
+ 1 Part Green
Turquoise
Aquamarine
2 Parts Blue
+ 1 Part Black
Aquamarine
Blackberry
1 Parts Purple + 1 Part Black + 1 Part Red + 2 Parts Pink
Blackberry
purples
Periwinkle
2 Parts Purple
+ 1 Part Blue
Periwinkle
Eggplant
1 Part Purple + 2 Parts Pink + 1 Part Red
Eggplant
Grape
2 Parts Purple + 4 Parts Pink + 1 Part Black
Grape
Heather
4 Parts Purple
+ 1 Part Black
Heather
Espresso
2 Parts Brown
+ 1 Part Red+ 1 Part Black
Espresso
browns
Carob
4 Parts Brown + 1 Part Black + 1 Part Green
Carob
Gingerbread
2 Parts Brown
+ 1 Part Orange
Gingerbread
Tawny
2 Parts Brown
+ 1 Part Yellow
Tawny
Penny
1 Part Brown
+ 1 Part Red
Penny
Warm Grey
2 Parts Black
+ 1 Part Brown
Warm Grey
grey
Steel Grey
4 Parts Black
+ 1 Part Blue
Steel Grey
Graphite
3 Parts Black
+ 1 Part Purple
Graphite
Clay
4 Parts Black
+ 1 Part Green
Clay
Taupe
1 Part Black
+ 1 Part Brown
Taupe
1
3 Parts Brown + 1 Part Green + 1 Part Yellow
1
skintone
2
2 Parts Brown + 1 Part Pink + 1 Part Yellow + 1 Part Green
2
3
2 Parts Brown + 1 Part Black + 1 Part Pink
3
4
2 Parts Brown
+ 1 Part Yellow
4
5
3 Parts Brown + 3 Parts Yellow + 1 Part Black
5
Colors & Flavors as Bold as Your Art
10 SIMPLE GUIDLINES
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Colors are mixed by using "parts."
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Parts can be any measurement, For example, a large squeeze, a drop, a dip of a toothpick, or anything in between, Start lighter.
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Sweet Color Lab colors are very concentrated; it's best to use less color at first...more can always be added, but you can't take it away.
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Coloring is simple, the more color you use the darker the color, the less color you use the lighter the color. For example: less color is requires for cake batter, more is needed to color fondant.
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Don't stress out! Mixing colors is FUN, and you can adjust your color by adding a little bit more of one color in the recipe.
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There are no limitations to the colors you can create.
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The depth of the color for each formula will depend on how much you use. If you want a more intense color, use more.
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All colors can go together.
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Primary colors are red, yellow, and blue. Secondary colors are green, orange and purple. These are created by mixing two primary colors. Tertiary colors are created by mixing primary and secondary. The mixing of color possibilities is endless.
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Be adventurous!