Colour Mill Oil Based Colouring 20ml DUSK

Colour Mill Oil Based Colouring in Dusk is a premium oil-based food colouring designed for tinting buttercream, ganache, chocolate, fondant and royal icing. The Dusk shade delivers a muted, dusty mauve-pink tone that is perfect for vintage, rustic and romantic cake designs. This 20ml bottle features a concentrated drop-by-drop formula, so a little goes a long way.

Key Details

• Size: 20ml
• Brand: Colour Mill
• Shade: Dusk (dusty mauve-pink)
• Type: Oil-based food colouring
• Suitable for: Buttercream, ganache, chocolate, fondant, royal icing
• Usage: Add drop by drop until desired shade is reached
• Formula: Concentrated, oil-based for vibrant results

Best For

• Vintage and rustic wedding cake colour schemes
• Dusty mauve and blush pink buttercream shades
• Colouring white chocolate and ganache
• Romantic and soft-toned celebration cakes

Frequently Asked Questions

How is oil-based colouring different from gel food colouring?

Oil-based colouring blends seamlessly with fat-based mediums like buttercream, ganache and chocolate without causing them to seize. Gel colours are water-based and can cause chocolate to seize or buttercream to split if overused.

How much Colour Mill do I need to colour buttercream?

Colour Mill is highly concentrated. Start with 1 to 2 drops per cup of buttercream and build up gradually. For deeper shades, let the colour develop for 15 to 20 minutes before adding more, as oil-based colours deepen over time.

Browse the full Colour Mill range, or explore our complete selection of cake decorating supplies. See our icing and fondant coverage chart and buttercream quantity guide for planning your next project.