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Color Mixing Calculator

Calculate paint color mixing volumes, tint percentages, and costs for custom color formulations with up to 4 colorants.

Inputs

gal
oz
oz
oz
oz
$
$

Results

Total Volume

1.02 gal

≈ 11 soda cans

Total Cost

$31.50

≈ 6 cups of coffee

Tint Percentage2.29%
Tint Cost$1.50
Total Tint Added3 oz
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the number of gallons of base paint you are mixing.
  2. Input fluid ounces for each colorant tint (up to 4 tints); set unused tints to 0.
  3. Enter the cost per gallon of base paint and cost per ounce of tint.
  4. Review Total Volume (gal), Tint Percentage, and Total Cost to verify your formula.
  5. Record the tint amounts and ratios on your paint label for future batch matching.

How the result changes with Base Paint

Base PaintTotal VolumeTotal Cost
1010.02 gal$301.50
3535.02 gal$1,051.50
6565.02 gal$1,951.50
9090.02 gal$2,701.50

What each input means

Base Paint
Amount of base paint in gallons.
Tint 1
First colorant in fluid ounces.
Tint 2
Second colorant in fluid ounces (0 if not used).
Tint 3
Third colorant in fluid ounces (0 if not used).
Tint 4
Fourth colorant in fluid ounces (0 if not used).
Base Cost per Gallon
Cost of one gallon of base paint.
Tint Cost per Oz
Cost per fluid ounce of colorant.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Base Paint = 1, Tint 1 = 2, Tint 2 = 1, Tint 3 = 0 = 7 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total Volume
    Total Volume
    1.023 = 1.023
  3. Calculate Total Cost
    Total Cost
    31.5 = $31.5
  4. Calculate Tint Percentage
    Tint Percentage
    2.29 = 2.29%
  5. Calculate Tint Cost
    Tint Cost
    1.5 = $1.5

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