The world of colors is as fascinating as multifaceted - a feast for the eyes, the foundation for everything we create. Disclaimer: This list includes some affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at n...
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Books About Colors
Color Reference
Color Theory
Books About Colors
Most beautiful color reference book, showing all the wonderful colors nature has to offer.
Nature's Palette by Patrick Baty
A deep dive into color concepts from past centuries. Amazing comprehensive book, and so beautiful, too!
The Book of Colour Concepts
An entertaining and informative journey through the history and cultural meaning of colors.
The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair, Hardcover
A colourful travel guide with interesting facto and fascinating stories.
Color: A Natural History of the Palette
The history and evolution of colors up to date, including extensive, detailed imagery.
Color: A Visual History from Newton to Modern Color
All You'll Ever Need to Know About Mixing Pigments in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Soft Pastel, Pencil, and Ink
Color Mixing Bible by Ian Sidaway
Another beautiful reference book by Patrick Baty, with an emphasis on paints and colors used over three centuries of interior decoration.
Anatomy of Color: The Story of Heritage Paints
A unuque, visual feast for color nerds, based on the Pantone color palettes.
Pantone: The Twentieth Century in Color
Josie offers a fresh approach to color mixing and techniques, beyond the traditional color theories.
The New Color Mixing Companion
A practical guide to color theory and mixing colors.
Color Theory for Artists | Hardcover
Ana's books are always both beautiful and useful, and every page is filled with inspiration!
Color Harmony for Artists: How to Transform Inspiration into Beautiful Watercolor Palettes and Paintings | Paperback
Color Reference
Perfect companion for travel and color reference on the go.
Take-Along Mini Color Wheel: 12 Numbered Colors with Tints, Tones & Shades; 5 Color Plans
Truly the best reference for print.
Pantone CMYK Color Guides Coated & Uncoated
Fun and approachable way to learn about colors
Kolormondo 3D Color Wheel
Playful and beautiful color reference.
Cavallini Vintage Color Chart 1000 Piece Puzzle
Browser based color palette generator, including the possibilities to pick a palette from colors of a photo and browsing trending palettes.
Adobe Color: Color palette generator
Palette Scout helps you experiment with different color palettes so you can plan your next project with confidence, or simply delight in the joy of color play!
Palette scout
Color Theory
One of the best and most comprehensive websites on color theory, pigments and paints.
