Wilton Pastel 4 Gel Food Colour Set

The Wilton pastel 4 gel food colour set includes four soft pastel shades in a convenient starter pack for cake decorating. Gel food colours are highly concentrated, meaning a small amount colours a large batch of buttercream, fondant, icing or batter without thinning the consistency. The pastel palette is ideal for baby showers, spring celebrations, Easter baking and any project where soft, muted tones are needed.

Key Details

• Set size: 4 gel food colour pots
• Colour palette: Pastel shades (soft pink, blue, yellow, green)
• Format: Concentrated gel food colour
• Suitable for: Buttercream, fondant, royal icing, cake batter, cookie dough
• Brand: Wilton
• Usage: Add small amounts with a toothpick for precise colouring

Best For

• Baby shower and gender reveal cake decorating
• Spring, Easter and pastel-themed celebration cakes
• Colouring buttercream and fondant in soft tones
• Beginners starting their gel food colour collection

Frequently Asked Questions

How much gel food colour should I add to buttercream?

Gel food colours are highly concentrated. Start with a small amount on the tip of a toothpick and mix into your buttercream, adding more gradually until you reach the desired shade. A little goes a long way, and the colour will deepen as it sits, so mix slightly lighter than your target shade.

Can I use gel food colour in chocolate?

Gel food colours contain water and are not recommended for chocolate work as they can cause chocolate to seize. For chocolate, use oil-based or powder food colourings instead. Gel colours work best in buttercream, fondant, royal icing and cake batter.

Browse our full gel food colours range, or explore our cake decorating supplies. For help with icing quantities, see our icing and fondant coverage chart and how much buttercream guide.