Oil Paint

What Are Bob Ross Paints Color Name?

Bob Ross commonly worked with a compact palette of oil colors on The Joy of Painting, mixing them to create many additional hues rather than relying on a large color range.

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Bob Rose uses the 13 colors regularly. The colors are:

  1. Alizarin Crimson
  2. Bright Red
  3. Yellow Ochre
  4. Indian Yellow
  5. Cadmium Yellow
  6. Titanium White
  7. Sap Green
  8. Phthalo Green
  9. Prussian Blue
  10. Phthalo Blue
  11. Dark Sienna
  12. Van Dyke Brown
  13. Midnight Black

Note: The picture of colors is a web foment. It is almost impossible to give 100% accuracy because of the screen's resolution. However, you will get 98-99% accuracy, giving you almost the right idea to choose colors. 

In other articles I already explained:

How do I get all colors in one set?

Bob Ross-style palettes are sold in sets, but contents vary by manufacturer and kit, so compare the included colors with the palette needed for the specific painting.

Did Bob Ross use the same basic paint colors in all his shows?

Ross relied on a recurring core palette, but individual episodes did not always use every color, and some paintings called for additional or different mixtures.