The Box of Swatches - Michel Eugène Chevreul

The Box of Swatches by Michel Eugène Chevreul is a curated set created for anyone who enjoys working with colour. Presented as general merchandise, it brings together shade cards and supporting reference material for palette planning.

This edition includes 72 colour swatch cards, alongside a poster and an infographic introducing colour theory and Chevreul’s chromatic legacy.

Key details

• Author: Michel Eugène Chevreul
• Subtitle: 72 Shade Cards for Palette Planning and Inspiration
• Format: General merchandise
• 72 cards
• Publisher: David & Charles
• ISBN: 9781446317334

Synopsis

Designed to keep the focus on colour itself, this box offers 72 swatch cards inspired by the Chevreul Chromatic Circle, each presented without colour names. Every card includes HEX, RGB and CMYK values, with complementary and tonal combinations shown on the reverse to help build palettes with clarity.

A poster and infographic introduce the basics of colour theory while outlining the historical roots behind Chevreul’s chromatic approach. Suitable for designers and makers who want a practical, portable reference for planning and comparing colours.

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