Concrete Pigment

Powder vs. liquid — which form should I use?

Both powder and liquid pigment produce integral color — the pigment is distributed throughout the entire concrete mix, not applied to the surface. The finished result is the same: permanent color that won't chip, peel, or wear off. The difference is in handling, color selection, and jobsite practicality.

How to pick a color

If you already know the pigment color you want — say, 5 lbs of black or 25 lbs of red — head straight to the product page, select your color and size, and add to cart.

If you're not sure what shade you want, or you want to see what a specific pigment looks like at different loading rates in cured concrete, use our Concrete Pigment Calculator. It lets you browse finished shades from light tints to deep saturated tones, then calculates the exact quantity you need.

How much pigment do I need?

The shade of your finished concrete depends on the pigment loading rate — the ratio of pigment weight to cement weight. Here's the general range:

For example: 500 lbs of cement × 3% loading rate = 15 lbs of pigment for a medium shade. Always measure pigment by weight, not volume — powder can pack or aerate depending on storage, and a scoop of settled pigment weighs more than a scoop of freshly opened pigment.

For a precise calculation based on your cement type, batch size, and desired shade, use our Concrete Pigment Calculator.