The Designer's Color Box A Guidebook and 75 Cards for Creative Combinations and Inspirational Ideas

By: Sean Adams

Published by Abrams, Incorporated, 2026-05-26

Renowned designer and author of The Designer's Dictionary of Color Sean Adams's essential tool kit for designers, featuring a portable guidebook and 75-card deck showcasing color palettes and inspiring color combinations.

The Designer's Color Box is a must-have resource for graphic designers, interior designers, artists, and anyone who works with color. This practical and inspiring resource features a how-to guide on color combinations and a deck of cards with color palettes to spark creativity and experimentation.

The guidebook features the works of art that have inspired each palette, drawn from a range of sources including graphic design, product design, interiors, art, and fashion.

Designed to complement The Designer's Dictionary of Color with insightful descriptions and tips, The Designer's Color Box is the perfect interactive kit to unlocking the power of color!

The Designer's Color Box includes:
- 75 cards featuring a color on one side to mix-and-match color palettes, with suggested combinations and CMYK and RGB values on the reverse.
- An 80-page guidebook with descriptions and works that have inspired each palette.