When mixing color, always mix a small amount of color to experiment. Start with base color and then add very small amounts of secondary color. Be sure to mix enough color for the cakes to be decorated as it is difficult to match an exact color.
Icing colors are highly concentrated, which gives frosting rich coloring without disturbing consistency. When mixing colors, make sure to use a toothpick to add just a little bit at a time to achieve the exact shade of color you’re after. Learn more about how to color icings and frostings perfectly with our complete guide of coloring tips.
How to Color Icing
| Color | Combination | |
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| Rose Gold | 2 parts Red-Red & 1/2 part Kelly Green & 1/2 part Pink | |
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Coral | 2 parts Creamy Peach & 1 part Pink or Orange & 1 part Pink |
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Raspberry Pink | 1 part Pink & 1 part Red-Red |
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Pink | 4 parts Rose & 1 part Violet |
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Burgundy | 3 part Rose, 2 part Red-Red & 2 part Black |
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Maroon | 1 part Burgundy & 1 part Red-Red |
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Rust Orange | 1 part Orange, 1 part Red-Red & 1 part Brown |
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Marigold | 1 part Lemon Yellow & 1 part Orange |
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Anqique Gold | 2 parts Golden Yellow & 1 part Leaf Green |
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Warm Gold | 2 parts Golden Yellow & 1 part Brown |
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Chartreuse | 9 parts Yellow Lemon, 1 part Leaf Green |
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Jade Green | 2 parts Leaf Green, 2 parts Royal Blue & 1 part Black |
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Misty Green | 1 parts Leaf Green, 1 parts Royal Blue & 1/2 part Black |
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Teal | 1 part Teal color or 1 part Lemon Yellow & 1 part Sky Blue |
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Avocado Green | 1 part Moss Green color |
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Moss Green | 1 part Moss Green color or 1 part Violet & 1 part Lemon Yellow |
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Dark Green | 2 parts Kelly Green & 1 part Black |
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Light Blue | 1 part Sky Blue & 1 part Violet |
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Periwinkle | 1 part Royal Blue & 1 part Violet |
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Turquoise | 1 part Sky Blue & 1 part Lemon Yellow |
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Aqua Blue | 1 part Sky Blue & 1 part Leaf Green |
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Royal Blue | 1 part Royal Blue & 1 part Violet |
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Navy Blue | 1 part Royal Bluea> & 1 part Black |
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Lavender | 1 part Pink & 1 part Violet |
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Mauve | 2 parts Burgundy & 1 part Black |
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Mulberry | 2 parts Rose & 1 part Royal Blue |
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Dark Purple | 2 parts Violet & 1 part Christmas Red |
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Silver | 1 part Royal Blue, 1 part Violet & 4 parts Black |
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Gray | 1 part Black to white frosting |
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Black | 1 part Black color or 1 part Royal Blue, 1 part Christmas Red, 1 part Orange & 1 part Lemon Yellow Learn more here |
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Brown | 3 parts Brown & 1 part Red-Red |
If you’re looking for more information on how to perfect color icings, check out or guides for how to color buttercream and fondant icing!
Shop All Icing Gel Colors
This gel-based icing color gives you a bright, rich color that won’t ever change the consistency of your cake batter, buttercream or royal icing. You can also use it to tint white fondant and gum paste. Mix it with other icing colors to create a shade that’s all your own.
Is there a print friendly version of this chart? I’d love to put it with my Wilton books.
Unfortunately, we do not have a printer friendly version. However, you can bookmark the page and come back to it any time you need it. We are constantly looking for new colors to add and this why you will have the most updated version at all times. Happy decorating!
How long do the coloring last when opened
Icing Colors are freshest if used within 36 months.
How long can you keep the Icing colors
Icing Colors are freshest if used within 36 months.
How long do these food colorings last once opened?
Icing Colors are freshest if used within 36 months.
Hi, how would I make slate blue with the wilton gel colors to use in macaron batter.
Hello, how do you measure parts when using the 1/2 ounce Wilton jars of icing coloring?
We recommend using a toothpick. Dip the toothpick into the jar of icing color as one part. Hope that helps!
Hi i was wondering if these food colouring would work well within white chocolate?
We recommend using our oil-based candy color set when coloring Candy Melts candy
https://www.wilton.com/primary-4-color-candy-set/1913-1299.html