Masstone
Color mixing helper
About
This app provides paint mixing recipes based on the colors you own. It helps artists achieve specific hues by suggesting pigment combinations and proportions, accounting for subtractive color mixing principles.
What's New in Masstone
1.0.4
October 30, 2026
Bugfixes and updates.
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FAQ
What is Masstone?
Masstone is a mixing aid for painters that provides recipes for achieving specific colors using the paint tubes you own. It helps artists determine which pigments to mix and in what proportions.
How does Masstone handle color mixing?
Masstone uses spectral reflectance curves for accurate subtractive color mixing, unlike simple RGB averaging. This ensures that mixes like blue and yellow result in green, as they do on a physical palette.
Can I customize Masstone to my paint collection?
Yes, you can set which paint tubes you own, star your frequently used paints, and even set a paint aside to see how a mix would look without it. Recipes are generated only from your specified inventory.
What information does Masstone provide for each color mix?
For each color, you receive the mix in whole parts, step-by-step mixing instructions with visual progress, alternative recipes, warnings about strong tinting colors, and pigment sheets with tinting strength and substitution information.
Does Masstone have ads?
No, Masstone does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed to be a focused tool for artists.
What devices does Masstone support?
Masstone is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making it accessible across various Apple platforms for artists.
How often is Masstone updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on October 30, 2026, indicating active development and updates for the application.
What is the pricing for Masstone?
Masstone is available for a one-time purchase of $8.99. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases mentioned.
