Wilton Icing Color
Ivory gel colorant
Creamy ivory, warm base for pastel palette.
The Ivory Wilton gel colorant provides a slightly warm cream shade, ideal to soften a clinical white or create a unified base for pastel decorations. Often used as a corrector on white fondants.
Ivory is the color of vintage decorations, wedding cakes, antique macarons, and backgrounds to highlight colored flowers.
Signature shade
Ivory
Dominant pigment: low mix of red, yellow, and blue pigments
Appearance on white fondant and royal icing. Adjustable from pastel to saturated depending on dosage.
3 shades depending on dosage
Subtle
1 tip
subtle shade
subtle shade
Ivory
3 tips
signature shade
signature shade
Cream
5 to 7 tips
pronounced shade
pronounced shade
One tip corresponds to the amount taken at the end of a clean toothpick.
Calculate your dosage
Recommended dosage3 tips
Incorporation techniqueKnead 5 min
Resting time30 min
Ivory intensifies when resting: slightly underdose at initial application.
Discover other Wilton shades
Click on a swatch to access the detailed sheet. 20 Wilton shades in the catalog.
FUNDAMENTALS
PINKS
YELLOWS & ORANGE
GREENS
BLUES
VIOLETS
Signature creative ideas
- Ivory buttercream: Naked cake topping for family ceremonies in a neutral palette.
- Antique macarons: Ivory shell for retro range with caramel or pistachio ganache.
- Nude fondant: 1 tip for 500 g: warm cream shade for realistic figurines.
- Vintage backgrounds: Ivory fondant cake + golden details for a 19th-century boudoir effect.
- Wedding cake: Three ivory tiers with colored buttercream flowers on the surface.
Features
| Capacity | 28.3 g |
| Shape | Concentrated gel in jar |
| Brand | Wilton (USA) |
| Compatibility | Fondant, buttercream, royal icing, sponge cake, cream |
| Dominant pigment | low mix of red, yellow, and blue pigments |
| Gluten-free | Yes |
| Kosher / Halal | Not certified |
Instructions for use
- Take the desired amount with a clean toothpick, lightly touching the surface of the gel.
- Incorporate into the preparation and mix gradually.
- For fondant, knead 5 to 8 minutes until fully homogeneous.
- For buttercream and royal icing, whip or spatula gently to avoid bubbles.
- Let rest the recommended time: the color naturally intensifies after a few minutes.
- Adjust in small doses if the shade obtained is too pale.
Storage
| Store | In a dry place, at room temperature (15 to 25 °C) |
| Away from direct light | Close tightly after each use |
| After opening | 2 years in a properly closed jar |
| To avoid | Refrigeration (makes the gel more viscous) |
Note: Ivory is used in very small amounts: a tip is enough for 500 g of fondant.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilton colorant suitable for coloring chocolate?
No. Wilton gel colorants are water-based, incompatible with chocolate. To color chocolate or ganache, use oil-based colorants.
How many jars for a 3-tier wedding cake?
A 28 g Wilton jar covers about 8 to 10 kg of fondant or 5 to 7 kg of buttercream depending on the desired intensity. One jar is enough for most 3-tier wedding cakes.
Does the color remain stable over time?
Yes, on fondant and sugar paste the color lasts several weeks away from light. On buttercream and cream, keep refrigerated for 5 to 7 days.
How to get a lighter or darker shade?
To lighten: add white (extra white fondant) or reduce the dosage. To darken: add an extra half tip and let rest for 30 minutes before judging.
Ivory tip?
Ivory is used in very small amounts: a tip is enough for 500 g of fondant.
To go further
Complete your Wilton palette with Black, Intense Red, Light Pink, or browse the Patissland Gel Colorants collection.
Shipping and Delivery
Processing and Delivery Times
- Order Preparation: 0 to 2 working days
- France, Belgium, Germany: 1 to 2 working days
- Europe: 2 to 5 working days
- Click & Collect Osny: 24-48h
Shipping Fees
- FR, BE, DE: based on weight
- Europe: based on country and weight
- Click & Collect Osny: Free
Exact fees are calculated at checkout.
