Henryk Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Some of you know I'm not a big fan of color mixing, but if in a pinch, what would mix to get a deep cranberry color? I was thinking red with just a bit of blue - would that be right? I know I can just try it but figured maybe someone has a formula hashed out.Color like this: http://www.classysassypaws.com/images/crsb.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I can tell you from experience that red with a little bit of blue will turn into purple, but not a deep cranberry like this. I was trying to get this color too. Haven't been able to get it but I'm hoping someone will have an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaritamama Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 For that cranberry color, you would need red, and a hint of brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryinCary Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I don't have any "formula" but if all I have is red, I dirty it up with a little brown. Just enough to take out the brilliance of the red. HTH:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Angela7 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Is it liquid or chips?They have cranberry chip color. Mix that with brown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Well I'm curious what red with a little bit of purple would give you. Now I get a rich red using one drop of coffee (liquid) to six or seven drops of red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinInOR Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I think my dark cranberry I used 3 drops of black to 2 drops of red. That's in 1343. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I make my cranberry with about 8 drops of red and 1 drop of brown (give or take, I'm at school and don't have my notes with me). I do get a perfect deep cranberry color with these two liquid dyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I make mine with a mixture of red and black also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolas Lights Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I use red and black also. Can't remember the ratio, too lazy to go look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I think red and black is actually "Ruby Red" but actually that's what the photo looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDweller Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 true Burgundy = Red + Black. Try 7 parts red to 3 parts blackRed + Brown is more of a cinnamon or brick red-brown. I think most call this color Maroon.A gorgeous plum is black and magenta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I mix red, blue & blackIf you are using liquid color use mostley red with a little blue = Burgundy. Mix in some black to darken the Burgundy to the shade you like.Now with the color chips the Black seems to be more on the dark purple side so just red and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amylou Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I use 8 drops of red, 2 purple and 1 black. everyone seems to love the color it gives. HTH Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Red + Burgandy= cranberry:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryk Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Oh - my head hurts now Seriously - thanks for all the great suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I was hoping for 1 formula too Henry. At least you know you need red for the base. I have blue, black, and brown but no purple so I sure hope 1 of the 1st 3 work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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