COLOR GUIDE [ every drop matters ]
Developed for bakeries by food-color experts, DecoPac offers unique colors that are formulated to deliver an accurate color match, intense shades and consistent blending in all types of icing.
color accuracy
manufacturing
State of the art color matching system to ensure color accuracy in every bottle, every time delivering consistent results across all bakeries and decorators. Colors are suspended with smaller particulates which dispenses color better allowing you to use less color to get the desired result. Saving your bakery money over time.
Quality control points have been installed at every stage in the manufacturing and bottling process. The bottles are sealed during bottling to prevent contamination and leaking. Helping you achieve consistent results across all decorators.
Highest level of food safety industry standards, including GFSI Certified facility, in-line metal detection, and pasteurized products before leaving the facility. All of these steps are taken to ensure you will receive the highest quality products in the industry.
Manufactured in the United States allowing us to respond quickly to product needs. Guatranteeing you receive the freshest product.
food safety
just-in-time
PREMIUM GEL COLORS [ popular & versatile ]
Gel is the most popular and versatile color type because it provides the intensity of a paste but without the mess. It also mixes well into buttercream, fondant & non-dairy whipped icing.
[ everyday favorites ]
Created by color experts, these premixed colors will ensure you have all the colors of the rainbow allowing you to achieve the right color that is sure to delight every consumer. Available in 8 fl. oz. IVORY #5881 1 drop 5 drops
10 drops
15 drops
30 drops
ROSE PINK #5887 1 drop 3 drops
6 drops
11 drop
15 drops
NEON BRIGHT PINK #9641 1 drop 5 drops 10 drops
15 drops
30 drops
20 drops
RED RED #9534 1 drop 4 drops
10 drops
20 drops
40 drops
SUPER RED #5890 1 drop 3 drops 6 drops
16 drops
40 drops
NEON BRIGHT ORANGE #9643 2 drops 7 drops 14 drops 26 drops
40 drops
14 drops
20 drops
GOLDEN YELLOW #9535 1 drop 2 drops 3 drops
4 drops
5 drops
LEMON YELLOW #9537 1 drop 2 drops 4 drops
6 drops
10 drops
NEON BRIGHT GREEN #9640 2 drops 6 drops 12 drops 24 drops
35 drops
GRASS GREEN #17447 1 drop 4 drops 6 drops
12 drops
20 drops
LEAF GREEN #9529 2 drops 6 drops 12 drops
20 drops
35 drops
OLIVE GREEN #5837 1 drop 4 drops 8 drops
16 drops
25 drops
TEAL GREEN #9523 2 drops 6 drops 12 drops
18 drops
30 drops
SKY BLUE #9526 2 drops 4 drops
14 drops
25 drops
ROYAL BLUE #9525 2 drops 5 drops 8 drops
11 drop
15 drops
NAVY BLUE #10906 2 drops 6 drops 18 drops
26 drops
36 drops
VIOLET #9536 1 drop 3 drops
9 drops
15 drops
25 drops
NEON NEON PURPLE #9645 1 drop 4 drops 12 drops 20 drops
35 drops
BURGUNDY WINE #9533 2 drops 4 drops 8 drops
15 drops
21 drop
BROWN #9527 2 drops 5 drops
27 drops
45 drops
BLACK #9524 1 drop 3 drops
6 drops
20 drops
65 drops
WHITENER #9511 0 drops 6 drops
12 drops
20 drops
PRINCESS PINK #11808 1 drop 2 drops 4 drops
7 drops
SUNSET ORANGE #9530 2 drops 4 drops 8 drops
9 drops
[ trend colors ]
13 drops
Developed by trend color experts, these premixed colors will help you create eye catching cake designs that are trend forward and showcase the consumers personality. Available in 4 fl. oz.
PETAL PINK #49361 1 drop 3 drops 5 drops
9 drops
15 drops
TOURMALINE #21399 1 drop 3 drops 9 drops
25 drops
41 drop
GUAVA #49359 1 drop 2 drops
5 drops
12 drops
25 drops
FIRESTONE #21396 1 drop 2 drops 8 drops
20 drops
45 drops
TANGERINE #49363 1 drop 2 drops 5 drops
12 drops
26 drops
HONEY#49365 1 drop 2 drops
6 drops
11 drop
20 drops
LIME GREEN #49362 1 drop 2 drops 4 drops
8 drops
20 drops
EMERALD #21398 1drop 4 drops
8 drops
20 drops
47 drops
DUSTY MERMAID #49360 1 drop 2 drops 5 drops
15 drops
25 drops
MALIBU BLUE #49364 1 drop 3 drops 5 drops
8 drops
15 drops
ELECTRIC BLUE #49357 1 drop 2 drops 4 drops
8 drops
20 drops
SAPPHIRE #21397 1 drop 2 drops
8 drops
20 drops
41 drop
EGGPLANT #49358 1 drop 3 drops 6 drops
10 drops
16 drops
STONE GRAY #49366 1 drop 2 drops 4 drops
8 drops
16 drops
recipe: number of drops per ½ cup icing
KEEP IT NATURAL [ what to expect ]
Our premium all-natural color is derived from a specially crafted blend of progressive natural coloring agents. Our all-natural color allows bakeries to meet the demand for the consumer looking for an icing with safe color additives, all the while delivering the highest level of color possible.
[ product education ]
[ product storage ]
Natural colors are not as vibrant or shelf-stable as artificial colors
How do natural colors need to be stored? • Store unopened bottles in either ambient or refrigerated temperatures
• Fading will occur • Any yellow color that contains turmeric is not light stable and can fade within 6 hours once exposed to fluorescent lighting
• Recommended to refrigerate colors after opening which ensures better preservation
• Icing that contains high-level of acidity will cause a shift in color
• Shelf life is 6 months after opening
[BUTTERCREAM]
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[WHIPPED] [BUTTERCREAM]
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1 [BUTTERCREAM]
[BUTTERCREAM]
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whipped [ vs ] buttercream
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[WHIPPED]
Natural color looks different in whipped toppings and buttercream
9 [BUTTERCREAM]
[ 1 ] PINK #12540
[ 6 ] GREEN #21525
[ 2 ] RED #12536
[ 7 ] ROYAL BLUE #21523
[ 3 ] ORANGE #12539
[ 8 ] PURPLE #21526
[ 4 ] YELLOW #12537
[ 9 ] BROWN #21524
[ 5 ] OLIVE GREEN #12535
[BUTTERCREAM]
5 [WHIPPED]
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8 [BUTTERCREAM]
6 [WHIPPED]
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[WHIPPED] [BUTTERCREAM]
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recipe: 60 drops per 1 cup icing
EVERYDAY COLOR MIXING RECIPES
PREMIUM GEL COLOR
NEW MIXED COLOR
PREMIUM GEL COLOR
BROWN #9527 13 drops
MAROON
RED RED #9534 40 drops
SUPER RED #5890 40 drops
BRICK RED
BROWN #9527 2 drops
BURGUNDY WINE #9533 2 drops
RASPBERRY
RED RED #9534 6 drops
PRINCESS PINK #11808 20 drops
FUCHSIA
NEON PINK #9641 15 drops
ROSE PINK #5887 2 drops
CORAL
LEMON YELLOW #9537 1 drop
ROSE PINK #5887 1 drop
PEACH
LEMON YELLOW #9537 1 drop
#9537 2 drops
SUNSET ORANGE #9530 2 drops
APRICOT
GOLDEN YELLOW #9535 1 drop
OLIVE GREEN #5837 1 drop
CELERY
LEMON YELLOW #9537 1 drop
VIOLET #9536 15 drops
ROYAL BLUE #9525 1 drop
PERIWINKLE
VIOLET #9536 1 drop
ROSE PINK #5887 6 drops
LAVENDER
VIOLET #9536 3 drops
ROSE PINK #5887 1 drop
NAVY BLUE #10906 36 drops
CANTALOUPE LEMON YELLOW
UNIFORM BLUE
BROWN #9527 5 drops
BLACK #9524 1 drop
WARM GRAY
BURGUNDY WINE #9533 4 drops
VIOLET #9536 1 drop
BROWN #9527 1 drop
ROYAL BLUE #9525 11 drop
LEAF GREEN #9529 6 drops
JADE GREEN
BURGUNDY
RED RED #9534 1 drop
RED RED #9534 40 drops
SUNSET ORANGE #9530 8 drops
ROYAL BLUE #9525 2 drops
BLACK #9524 1 drop
LEAF GREEN #9529 2 drops
SEAFOAM
SWEET POTATO
BROWN #9527 2 drops
TEAL GREEN #9523 6 drops
BROWN #9527 2 drops
recipe: number of drops per ½ cup icing
SKY BLUE #9526 1 drop
TURQUOISE
LEAF GREEN #9529 6 drops
GET MORE OUT OF TREND COLORS [ chalky pastels ]
Maximize the use of your trend colors by mixing to create even more shades consumers will love. Create six top colors using Stone Gray as the foundation in these simple formulas.
recipe: number of drops per 2 cups icing
ROSE BLUSH 4 drops #49366 Stone Gray Premium Gel Color 4 drops #9534 Red Red Premium Gel Color
BOK CHOY 8 drops #49366 Stone Gray Premium Gel Color 3 drops #9529 Leaf Green Premium Gel Color
SUNFLOWER 1 drop #49366 Stone Gray Premium Gel Color 4 drops #9530 Sunset Orange Premium Gel Color
DUSTY MILLER 21 drop #49366 Stone Gray Premium Gel Color 2 drops #9525 Royal Blue Premium Gel Color
MAPLE SUGAR 2 drops #49366 Stone Gray Premium Gel Color 2 drops #9527 Brown Premium Gel Color
MORNING MEADOW 12 drops #49366 Stone Gray Premium Gel Color 2 drops #49358 Eggplant Premium Gel Color
[ a color for every season & holiday ]
Ensure your cake case grabs the attention of consumers for the different holiday seasons — add a drop of color. Identified by color trend experts, here are the must-have colors.
halloween LEMON YELLOW 10 drops #9537 Lemon Yellow Premium Gel Color
WINTER BLUE 3 drops #49364 Malibu Blue Premium Gel Color 1 drop #9525 Royal Blue Premium Gel Color
BLACK 70 drops #9524 Black Premium Gel Color
FROSTY BLUE 2 drops #9526 Sky Blue Premium Gel Color 1 drop #9536 Violet Premium Gel Color 1 drop #9645 Neon Purple Premium Gel Color
OTHERWORLDLY ORANGE 15 drops #9643 Neon Orange Premium Gel Color 5 drops #9537 Lemon Yellow Premium Gel Color
PERFECT PURPLE 32 drops #49358 Eggplant Premium Gel Color 2 drops #9534 Red Red Premium Gel Color
POTION PURPLE 9 drops #9536 Violet Premium Gel Color 8 drops #9645 Neon Purple Premium Gel Color
ICY BLUE 12 drops #49364 Malibu Blue Premium Gel Color 2 drops #9523 Teal Green Premium Gel Color 8 drops #49366 Stone Gray Premium Gel Color 1 drop #9529 Leaf Green Premium Gel Color
GHOULISH GREEN 12 drops #9640 Neon Green Premium Gel Color 5 drops #17447 Grass Green Premium Gel Color 1 drop #9537 Lemon Yellow Premium Gel Color
COOL GRAY 10 drops #49366 Stone Grey Premium Gel Color 2 drops #9524 Black Premium Gel Color
fall
recipe: number of drops per ½ cup icing
winter
spring
MAIZE ORANGE 11 drop #9535 Golden Yellow Premium Gel Color 3 dime-size dollops chocolate icing or pieces fudge fondant
SPRINGTIME PURPLE 12 drops #9536 Violet Premium Gel Color
FALL BROWN 60 drops #9527 Brown Premium Gel Color 4 drops #9524 Black Premium Gel Color 7 drops #5890 Super Red Premium Gel Color
PEAR GREEN 4 drops #9640 Neon Green Premium Gel Color 4 drops #17447 Grass Green Premium Gel Color
OCTOBER ORANGE 18 drops #9530 Sunset Orange Premium Gel Color 6 dime-size dollops chocolate icing or pieces fudge fondant
SUNRISE ORANGE 4 drops #9530 Sunset Orange Premium Gel Color
CRISP GREEN 8 drops #9529 Leaf Green Premium Gel Color 11 drop #5837 Olive Green Premium Gel Color 4 dime-size dollops chocolate icing or pieces fudge fondant HARVEST RED 25 drops #5890 Super Red Premium Gel Color 2 drops #9533 Burgundy Wine Premium Gel Color 6 dime-size dollops chocolate icing or pieces fudge fondant
TENDER BLUE 6 drops #9526 Sky Blue Premium Gel Color
LIPSTICK PINK 3 drops #11808 Princess Pink Premium Gel Color 8 drops #5887 Rose Pink Premium Gel Color
COLOR MIXING Color is an important part of any cake design. Whether you are trying to create the perfect shade to deliver a theme or match a specific color for a consumer — getting it right is crucial. That’s where the art of mixing color comes in. Our cake decorating and color pros are here with tips to ensure you get perfectly colored icing every time.
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[ tips & tricks ]
test the color
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get to know color
Quickly test how a color will look when diluted. Just place one drop in a cup of water and stir. You’ll instantly see the color’s hue and get an idea of what it will look like in icing.
Did you know you can use a sheet cake board like a painter’s palette? Mix color in small amounts of icing to see how each color reacts with different types of icing, as well as how much color to use to achieve your desired hues.
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plan and mix early
Buttercream has a tendency to darken while the color is absorbed. Mix it a day ahead of time, and slightly lighter than your desired shade to allow it to deepen to the perfect hue.
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Use your cake board palette when mixing two colors. Mix each color with a little icing first, then mix equal parts of those two icings together. Play with color until your desired shade comes through.
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paste delivers dark color
Too much liquid gel color tastes bitter and makes icing hard to use. Instead use gel paste. You will use less to get your desired color.
play with color
fold, don’t stir
Achieve the best results with whipped icing by folding the color into cold — right out of the refrigerator — batches instead of stirring.
COLOR VARIES BY TOPPING [ performance expectations ]
non-dairy whipped
In non-dairy whipped topping the liquid or gel paste colors both work. All colors have a tendency to bleed in non-dairy whipped toppings because the primary ingredient is water. A little goes a long way. It is best to use lighter colors and avoid any black or red intense colors when making whipped topping decorations. Airbrushing over them will darken them more than trying to color the product all the way through.
buttercream
Because of the shortening base, buttercream has a tendency to darken over time. If you plan on doing a lot of reds for Christmas or blacks for Halloween, mixing your colors a day ahead of time will intensify your colors, allowing you to use less color.
fondant
Fondant absorbs color more than buttercream icings and will have slightly different recipes than the spreadable icings. The water test will also help in learning how much you need of each color and what ratios you may need to make your desired color. As with buttercream icing, coloring fondant the day before and wrapping it tightly will help the color to mature and use less color than if you colored it the day before. Either gel or paste colors can be used for fondant.
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