What Colors Make Black? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix black paint, combine 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 2 parts Burnt Umber (rich chromatic black without flat tube black). Adjust lightness slowly with Tit
Primary Paint Formula for Black
To mix black paint, combine 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 2 parts Burnt Umber (rich chromatic black without flat tube black). Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows using Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue instead of plain black.
3 Studio Shade Recipes
- Classic Studio Black (#614F57): 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 2 parts Burnt Umber (rich chromatic black without flat tube black)
- Soft Tinted Black (#6D5A64): 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 2 parts Burnt Umber (rich chromatic black without flat tube black) + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Black (#654F51): 2 parts Ultramarine Blue + 2 parts Burnt Umber (rich chromatic black without flat tube black) + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making black.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #1C1C1E — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #614F57 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #6D5A64 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #654F51 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale