Paint Tinting Formula Calculator

Calculate relative tinting strength, adjusted colorant doses, and production batch colorant requirements from standard and sample doses.

Standard dose (mL/L)

Sample dose (mL/L)

Can volume (L)

Base fill level (%)

Production run (cans)

Colorant density (g/mL)

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Relative tinting strength (%)

107.1

Dose per can (mL)

105.8

Adjusted dose (mL/L)28

Total colorant (mL)5,292

Total colorant (kg)6.35

Tint load (%)2.8

Fits in headspace (1=yes)1

Colorant cost ($)$63.5

How to Use This Calculator

Enter base paint volume (gallons or liters) and select the target color using the color system formula.
Enter colorant type and volume (oz or mL) for each colorant in the formula.
Read the complete tinting formula with colorant ratios and total ounces per gallon.
Verify color accuracy by mixing a small test batch and comparing against a color fan or spectrophotometer.
Record the formula for consistency — repeat the same quantities for subsequent gallons of the same color.

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