David & Charles The Box of Swatches: 72 Shade Cards for Palette Planning and Inspiration | Book Design

Unlock endless creative possibilities with The Box of Swatches, a tactile and portable tool designed for color lovers and creative professionals. Featuring 72 beautifully curated color swatch cards, this set provides a hands-on foundation for developing palettes, inspired by the historical Chevreul Chromatic Circle.

Key Features & Benefits

• 72 Colour Cards: Each card features heritage-inspired tones along with essential professional values: HEX, RGB, and CMYK.
• Instant Palette Inspiration: The reverse side of every card displays helpful color combinations, showing Complementary and Tonal shades for immediate visualization.
• Color Theory Included: Comes with a handy poster and infographic to introduce the basics of color theory and the legacy of Chevreul’s chromatic work.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for graphic designers, interior designers, stylists, knitters, sewists, or anyone planning digital projects or physical décor.
• Portable Design: Compact dimensions (90x60x90mm) allow you to take the swatches on the go for matching paint, fabric, or yarn in-store.
• Pure Color Focus: Designed without names or distractions, encouraging intuitive, instinct-led creativity.

What's Included / Contents

• 72 Colour Swatch Cards
• Poster and Infographic on Color Theory

Specifications

• Author/Contributor: David and Charles Ltd
• Binding: cards
• Language: English
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publication Date: 7 July 2026
• Dimensions: 90 x 60 x 90 mm (9 x 6 x 9 cm)
• Weight: 280g
• ISBN-13: 978-1446317334

How to Use

Use these swatches for brainstorming at your desk or take them out to match physical materials. Flip cards to explore suggested complementary and tonal pairings, helping you visualize dynamic palettes instantly for any design project.

The Box of Swatches is an essential, hands-on resource for anyone who finds joy in shades and swatches, providing a timeless yet modern approach to color planning.