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Paint Color Blend & Mix Calculator

Volume of each tint needed for a custom blend.

Calculates the exact volume of two or three base/tint paints needed to mix a desired total volume at specified blend ratios.

Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

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Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

V_A = total × (pct_A/100); V_B = total × (pct_B/100)

In depth

Calculates the exact volume of two or three base/tint paints needed to mix a desired total volume at specified blend ratios.