What Colors Make Rose? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix rose paint, combine 3 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part White. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows
Primary Paint Formula for Rose
To mix rose paint, combine 3 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part 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 Rose (#C25866): 3 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part White
- Soft Tinted Rose (#C66070): 3 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part White + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Rose (#A6555B): 3 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Cadmium Red + 1 part White + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making rose.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #E11D48 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #C25866 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #C66070 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #A6555B — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale