A Dictionary of Color Combinations

$28

Such a charming book that I often reference for color palette ideas for sketchbook paintings and outfit color combos (but I usually default to neutrals 99% of the time). So Pleasing to flip through. I also have the pt 2!

6 months ago

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Roar The Echo

@roartheechoApr 7, 2026

A definite must for artist, designers, and daydreamers. It’s a tiny book with so much creative power.

Ginny Branch

@ginnybranchApr 7, 2026

Totally agree! Often I’ll flip through TJ when I’m feeling “stuck”

Cute Story Club

@zeecarlstromApr 8, 2026

i loveeeeee this book

Kaylan

@kaylanMay 19, 2026

Agreed! This is in my collection too. I’m a sucker for color reference books.

Melanie Bell

@melanieabellMay 19, 2026

I can’t remember how I first came across this book, but it’s a fave! 🖤

Michele

@withonel75May 21, 2026

I bought this with the intention of using it for art but saw someone use to put together fun colour combos for outfits and now I’m even more excited to use it.

Nic’s picks

@nicpicksMay 23, 2026

I've gifted this to a few artists who love it. Might be time to own my own copy!

Carlene

@carleneMay 24, 2026

Have this book and love it

Vivian C

@viviancMay 27, 2026

I love part 2 because it references the art the color combos are from! I also have a similar book for traditional Chinese art color combos

ragegyal

@ragegyalJun 2, 2026

I love this book!

Emerald

@emeraldsthingsJul 21, 2026

I just got this book and love it. Pleasing to hold and look through.

rachael

@terriblewaitressJul 23, 2026

I keep this next to my bed and look at it before i go to sleep. it’s like a color theory induced lobotomy

gideon

@wicketsAug 1, 2026

great book worth every penny

Typevirg0

@typevirg0Aug 15, 2026

Great book!

Kate Brown

@katerbrownAug 20, 2026

I have both and love them! I used them for some knitting projects… I need to get them out again

Omegashin

@omegashinAug 21, 2026

I didn’t know there was a second book!

I got this one during a trip.

Tracey Saenz

@traceysaenzSep 30, 2026

Great rec, thank you! I'm terrible with colors. I had to search to find this out, but just fyi, the book does contain CMYK values so you can get the exact color you're looking at.

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A Dictionary of Color Combinations

Eda

“There are many nice color combinations in this book for your clothes (for each month), home decoration or art projects. Would make such a nice gift;)”

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Tonja

“I find myself looking at this hidden gem all the time when I’m stuck coming up with color schemes for my home, outfits, or client work.”

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Julie

“the ultimate choose your own adventure book, 100s of perfect palettes to get you daydreaming about fashion, furniture, design, dinner, the list goes on. you don’t need a reason to be enamored by colors”