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The Box of Swatches
  • Publisher: David & Charles
  • Edition: ZA General merchandise
  • Publication: 16 June 2026
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781446317334
  • Stock: Not Yet Published
  • Size: 60x90 mm
  • Pages: 72
  • RRP: £12.49 excl. VAT
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The Box of Swatches

£12.49 excl. VAT

72 Shade Cards for Palette Planning and Inspiration by Michel Eugène Chevreul (Author)

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Book Description

For creative minds, few things spark inspiration like a perfect palette. The Box of Swatches is the ultimate tool for colour lovers whether you're choosing yarn for your next blanket, planning a bold new outfit, designing interiors, or laying out your next digital project. With 72 beautifully curated colour swatch cards and a handy poster and infographic introducing colour theory, this is a box of endless possibilities.

Rooted in the heritage Chevreul Chromatic Circle, this deck brings a timeless touch to your creative practice while remaining totally fresh and modern. No names, no distractions just pure, glorious colour to play with.

  • 72 Colour Cards with Historical Charm: Inspired by the Chevreul Chromatic Circle, each card features rich, heritage-inspired tones along with HEX, RGB, and CMYK values.
  • Flip for Inspiration: Every card includes helpful colour combinations on the reverse showing Complementary and Tonal shades to help you visualise dynamic palettes instantly.
  • Creative Tool for All: Whether you're a graphic designer, knitter, stylist, sewist, interior designer, or just a colour enthusiast, this deck is the perfect gift or everyday tool.
  • Portable and Practical: Take the cards on the go to match paint, yarn, or fabric in-store, or use them for brainstorming at your desk.
  • Handy poster and infographic: Learn the basics of colour theory and discover the fascinating story behind Chevreul’s chromatic legacy.

From dopamine dressing to Pinterest-perfect colour planning, this is a must-have for anyone who finds joy in shades and swatches.

Open the box. Get inspired. Make something beautiful.

About the Author

About Michel Eugène Chevreul

Michel Eugène Chevreul (17861889) was a French chemist whose foray into colour theory left a lasting mark on art, design, and visual science. While originally a chemist by training, it was his appointment in 1824 as director of dyeing at the Gobelins Manufactory in Paris that pivoted his career toward colour.

His investigations led to the formulation of the law of simultaneous contrast: the idea that the perception of one colour is influenced by adjacent colours. Published in his landmark 1839 treatise De la loi du contraste simultané des couleurs, this theory revolutionised how colour was understood and applied.



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