How Do I Get This Purple Color?

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SBOG Posted 7 Apr 2009 , 11:57pm
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Uggghhh! Should I add red or blue to purple to get this deep purple? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
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jer702 Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:02am
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Here's a copy of the color chart, not sure if the plum color on there is similar to the shoe color. HTH.

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GenGen Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:08am
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missed the color chart? icon_smile.gif

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Charmed Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:09am
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1 part Violet & a touch of Christmas Red

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abruntz Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:09am
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I know americolor has an electric purple that might be close...if you use alot.

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weirkd Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:10am
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My husband just showed me a website that they showed him in web design class. He saved the picture of the show, went in and was able to get the RGB breakdown of the color. It also gives colors that compliment, etc. Really, really cool!
So according to the rgb, its 115 drops of red, 90 drops of blue and 22 of green. He suggested to try the red and blue first and if its not quite right, then to add the green. Ofcourse you will probably have to cut the amounts down unless you plan on making a ton of the color!
If you want to check out the website, its kuler.adobe.com and you have to register but its free!

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notjustcake Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:10am
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Originally Posted by abruntz

I know americolor has an electric purple that might be close...if you use alot.




I agree electric purple either way test a small amount of icing first

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majormichel Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:18am
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Off the subject, I love the shoes.

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jer702 Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:37am
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LOL, sorry, I was in a rush. Here you go

http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=858073

I have to agree..cute shoes.

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SBOG Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 3:17am
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I knew I could count on the great members on CC!! You all rock!! Thanks for all your help!! I'm making the shoe tonight and make a shoe box cake on Friday evening...will post a photo...keep your fingers crossed icon_wink.gif

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abruntz Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 5:01am
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X fingers crossed can't wait to see it....

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cylstrial Posted 8 Apr 2009 , 12:03pm
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Originally Posted by weirkd

My husband just showed me a website that they showed him in web design class. He saved the picture of the show, went in and was able to get the RGB breakdown of the color. It also gives colors that compliment, etc. Really, really cool!
So according to the rgb, its 115 drops of red, 90 drops of blue and 22 of green. He suggested to try the red and blue first and if its not quite right, then to add the green. Ofcourse you will probably have to cut the amounts down unless you plan on making a ton of the color!
If you want to check out the website, its kuler.adobe.com and you have to register but its free!




That website sounds pretty neat! Thanks for sharing!!

P.S. - SBOG --- love that color!

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