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Colour Mixing Calculators

Hair colour formulation, developer ratios, toner mixing, bleach calculations and grey coverage tools for precise colour results.

Hair Colour Mix Calculator

Calculate precise colour-to-developer ratios for any hair colour formulation.

Developer Ratio Calculator

Work out the correct developer-to-colour ratio for different application types.

Toner Mix Calculator

Calculate toner and developer quantities for post-bleach toning services.

Bleach Mix Calculator

Determine the right bleach powder to developer ratio and total quantity needed.

Colour Correction Calculator

Estimate colour correction steps, products and processing time needed.

Root Touch-Up Calculator

Calculate colour and developer quantities for root regrowth applications.

Balayage Calculator

Estimate lightener quantities and foil usage for balayage and freehand techniques.

Colour Depth Calculator

Determine the resulting depth level when mixing two colour shades together.

Peroxide Volume Calculator

Convert between peroxide volumes and percentage strengths for hair developers.

Grey Coverage Calculator

Adjust colour formulation ratios for optimal grey and white hair coverage.

Grey Blending Calculator

Calculate developer volume and timing for grey coverage based on grey percentage and hair type.

Balayage Foil Calculator

Calculate foil count and lightener amount for balayage technique based on hair length and density.

Toner Formula Calculator

Calculate toner mix ratios to cancel unwanted tones (brass, orange, yellow) based on hair level.

Bleach Bath Calculator

Calculate bleach bath mix ratios (bleach, developer, shampoo) for gentle lightening.

Hair Colour Mixing Calculator

Calculate colour tube amount, developer volume, mix ratio and processing time based on target shade level, current hair level, developer strength and hair length.

15 free calculators in Colour Mixing

Hair Colour Mixing Fundamentals

Accurate colour mixing is the foundation of every successful hair colour service. Whether you are formulating a full head colour, blending toners after lightening, or adjusting a formula for grey coverage, getting the ratios right is essential for predictable, repeatable results.

Most permanent hair colours use a 1:1 mixing ratio with developer (oxidant), while high-lift tints typically require 1:2. Semi-permanent colours may need no developer at all. Developer volumes range from 10 vol (3%) for deposit-only colour to 40 vol (12%) for maximum lift. Understanding these relationships is critical for safe, effective colour services.

The International Colour Chart (ICC) system uses levels 1-10 to describe depth (lightness/darkness) and a secondary number for tone direction. Level 1 is black, level 10 is lightest blonde. When mixing two shades, the resulting depth is the average of the two levels, weighted by the proportion of each shade used. Our calculators help you work through these formulations accurately.