What Colors Make Coral? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix coral paint, combine 2 parts Cadmium Red + 2 parts Cadmium Yellow + 1 part Magenta + 3 parts White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or d
Primary Paint Formula for Coral
To mix coral paint, combine 2 parts Cadmium Red + 2 parts Cadmium Yellow + 1 part Magenta + 3 parts White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows using Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue instead of plain black.
3 Studio Shade Recipes
- Classic Studio Coral (#D77A4D): 2 parts Cadmium Red + 2 parts Cadmium Yellow + 1 part Magenta + 3 parts White
- Soft Tinted Coral (#DA8255): 2 parts Cadmium Red + 2 parts Cadmium Yellow + 1 part Magenta + 3 parts White + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Coral (#B3714B): 2 parts Cadmium Red + 2 parts Cadmium Yellow + 1 part Magenta + 3 parts White + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making coral.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #F27059 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #D77A4D — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #DA8255 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #B3714B — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale