I experimented with Rit Dye‘s yesterday trying to come up with new recipes. All colors listed are standard Rit Dye colors with the exception of Peach which was mixed from 2 boxes of Tangerine, and 1 box of Rose Pink.
My goals in these tests were to come up with realistic skin tones for a variety of races.
For these experiments, I used approximately 1 gallon of hot water, and soaked the swatches for about 2 to 3 minutes each.
I have attempted to white balance as accurately as possible, but some colors may not be exactly the same as in person, so I have added notes where appropriate.
Reference
White Antron Fleece (As purchased from Georgia Stage)
White Antron Fleece
Test 1
- 1/2 Teaspoon Tan
- 1/2 Teaspoon Yellow
- 1/2 Teaspoon Rose
- Notes – Looks to be a tan Caucasian color.
Test 1
Test 2
- 1/2 Teaspoon Tan
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cocoa
- Notes – This was an attempt at a dark African American skin tone. The results were too purple and are not usable.
Test 2
Test 3
- 1/2 Teaspoon Tan
- 1/2 Teaspoon Peach
- Notes – Attempt at a light Caucasian skin tone. The results were pink/orange. Not likely to be used.
Test 3
Test 4
- 1 tsp tan
- Notes – Attempt at a Hispanic skin tone. The results were slightly darker than Test 1, and I believe it is useable.
Test 4
Test 5
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa
- Notes – Attempt at medium African American skin tone. The results were light purple and not useable
Test 5
Test 6
- 1/2 teaspoon Yellow
- 1/4 teaspoon tan
- Notes – This was an attempt at an Asian skin tone. While I like the resulting color, a tan yellow, I feel it is too yellow to be used for a realistic skin tone.
Test 6
Test 7
- 1/4 teaspoon cocoa
- Notes – Attempt at a light African American skin tone. Light purple and not usable.
Test 7
Test 8
- 1/8 teaspoon cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon tan
- Notes – Attempt at a light African American skin tone. Light purple and not usable. Close to Test 7
Test 8