Printable Color Mixing Icing Chart For Your Baking

Sometimes you think you remember the color wheel from school, but when your are in you kitchen baking, up the your elbows in icing sugar some how everything your art teacher ever taught you goes out the window and your purple dye looks like brown poop and your brown dye looks like baby poop.

Trust me, print this color chart and then laminate it and keep it in your baking box. Then the next time you are trying to create amazing rainbow icing colors you will be all set to go.

When you laminate the icing color chart you can just wipe down after baking so no need to keep your hands clean and clear.  Um yeah I am a messy baker!

So take it from me that this printable color mixing icing chart is a valuable tool for anyone who loves to bake and decorate. 

But before we get to it…

What is a color mixing icing chart?

A color mixing icing chart is a visual guide that shows how to create different colors by combining basic food coloring or gel-based colors. It is used as a reference tool for bakers and cake decorators who need to create specific colors for their cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods.

The chart typically includes two or three columns that list the primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) and their secondary colors (orange, green, and purple). Each color is then broken down into smaller sections that show how to create different shades and tones by mixing it with other colors.

The chart may also include tips on how to achieve specific colors, such as how much of each color to add or how to adjust the consistency of the icing for optimal color mixing.

What happens if I don’t use a chart?

If you don’t use a color mixing icing chart, you may have difficulty achieving the exact colors you want for your baked goods. Without a guide to reference, it can be challenging to know how much of each food coloring to use to achieve the desired color, and you may end up wasting ingredients and time trying to get it right.

Additionally, without a color mixing icing chart, you may not be able to create certain shades or tones that are necessary for your design. This can limit your creativity and make it difficult to execute your vision for your cake or baked good.

While it is possible to mix colors without a chart (duh!), using one can make the process much easier and more efficient, and can help you achieve the exact colors and shades you want for your baked goods.

Ok, enough with the background.. if you are just dyeing to get to it … any one with any interest in cookie decorating should click HERE immediately to print this color mixing icing chart from the Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.

PS: Here is a bonus article that shows you how to blend the food dye colors to create off the shelf color combinations.