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Base Colors
The following six elemental pigments serve as the foundation for all color recipes, providing a versatile palette for creating
vibrant Red family hues.
Compiled and authored by Saad Waheed.
Explanation of Base Colors
1. Cadmium Red
RGB (227, 0, 34)
CMYK (0%, 100%, 85%, 11%)
Practical Result A bold, warm red with high opacity, ideal for vibrant bases.
2. Cadmium Yellow
RGB (255, 233, 0)
CMYK (0%, 9%, 100%, 0%)
Practical Result A bright, sunny yellow with excellent coverage.
3. Ultramarine Blue
RGB (18, 10, 143)
CMYK (87%, 93%, 0%, 44%)
Practical Result A deep, rich blue with a cool undertone.
4. Titanium White
RGB (255, 255, 255)
CMYK (0%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
Practical Result A pure, opaque white for lightening hues.
5. Ivory Black
RGB (41, 36, 33)
CMYK (0%, 12%, 20%, 84%)
Practical Result A deep, neutral black for darkening shades.
6. Burnt Sienna
RGB (138, 54, 15)
CMYK (0%, 61%, 89%, 46%)
Practical Result A warm, earthy brown with rich undertones.
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Family / Shades of Red
Compiled and authored by Saad Waheed.
1. Crimson Ash
Final Color:
RGB Value: RGB(180, 28, 45)
CMYK Value: C:12 M:97 Y:85 K:4
Recipe:
Crimson Ash is created by mixing base colors Cadmium Red, Titanium White, and Burnt Sienna.
Mix Cadmium Red 60% + Titanium White 30% + Burnt Sienna 10%
Visual Mixing Ratio:
Cadmium Red 60% | Titanium White 30% | Burnt Sienna 10%
Alchemy Tip: Stir thoroughly to prevent uneven settling of Burnt Sienna.
Fun Fact: Resembles the glow of dying embers in a sunset.
History of the Color: Used in Baroque art to depict dramatic lighting.
Mood/Nature: Intense, Warm, Evocative; ideal for emotional landscapes.
Color Swatches:
On-Screen RGB Printed CMYK Practical Mixed Color
2. Deep Rose
Final Color:
RGB Value: RGB(201, 66, 119)
CMYK Value: C:0 M:67 Y:41 K:21
Recipe:
Deep Rose requires Color B (Carmine Red), Color C (Soft Pink), and Color H (Heather Purple), which must be created
first.
Step 1 Build Sub-Colors:
Color B (Carmine Red) = Cadmium Red 80% + Ultramarine Blue 10% + Burnt Sienna 10%
Visual Mixing Ratio: Cadmium Red 80% | Ultramarine Blue 10% | Burnt Sienna 10%
Color C (Soft Pink) = Carmine Red 60% + Titanium White 40%
Visual Mixing Ratio: Carmine Red 60% | Titanium White 40%
Color H (Heather Purple) = Ultramarine Blue 50% + Cadmium Red 30% + Titanium White 20%
Visual Mixing Ratio: Ultramarine Blue 50% | Cadmium Red 30% | Titanium White 20%
Step 2 Create Final Color:
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Deep Rose = Soft Pink 50% + Heather Purple 30% + Carmine Red 20%
Visual Mixing Ratio:
Soft Pink 50% | Heather Purple 30% | Carmine Red 20%
Alchemy Tip: Add 5% Titanium White if painting in low light to brighten Deep Rose.
Fun Fact: Deep Rose mimics the hue of rose madder, a pigment prized by Renaissance artists.
History of the Color: Derived from rose madder, used in Renaissance paintings for rich, romantic lines.
Mood/Nature: Romantic, Warm, Sophisticated; ideal for floral designs and intimate branding.
Color Swatches:
On-Screen RGB Printed CMYK Practical Mixed Color
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Shades of Red Swatches
The following swatches display the 25 colors created in Batch 1 of the Red family.
1. Crimson Ash
RGB (180, 28, 45)
2. Deep Rose
RGB (201, 66, 119)
3. Ruby Glow
RGB (200, 50, 70)
4. Scarlet Veil
RGB (210, 60, 80)
5. Rose Mist
RGB (190, 100, 120)
6. Cherry Bloom
RGB (220, 80, 90)
7. Coral Flame
RGB (200, 90, 100)
8. Vermilion Haze
RGB (180, 70, 90)
9. Blood Rose
RGB (170, 60, 80)
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10. Crimson Mist
RGB (190, 50, 60)
11. Rose Quartz
RGB (200, 150, 160)
12. Red Velvet
RGB (160, 40, 60)
13. Fire Brick
RGB (178, 34, 34)
14. Sangria
RGB (146, 0, 10)
15. Cardinal Red
RGB (196, 30, 58)
16. Maroon Dusk
RGB (128, 0, 0)
17. Burnt Rose
RGB (165, 42, 42)
18. Blush Red
RGB (219, 112, 147)
19. Raspberry Glow
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RGB (184, 46, 92)
20. Poppy Red
RGB (220, 20, 60)
21. Garnet Shade
RGB (139, 0, 0)
22. Ruby Mist
RGB (188, 72, 92)
23. Cherry Red
RGB (205, 92, 92)
24. Salmon Glow
RGB (250, 128, 114)
25. Cinnabar
RGB (227, 66, 52)
