The Shade Guide | 190 Curated Colour Shades + 12 Ready-Made Palettes
Find the shade you actually mean.
The Shade Guide by Blend & Reveal is a professionally designed 27-page colour-reference library featuring 190 curated colour shades across 19 colour families, plus 12 ready-made palettes.
Each shade includes a descriptive Blend & Reveal name together with its HEX, RGB and approximate CMYK reference values, making the guide useful for digital design, branding, social media, artwork, creative planning and colour inspiration.
The shade names are curated descriptive names created for this guide.
WHAT'S INSIDE
• 190 curated colour shades
• 19 colour families
• HEX values for digital use
• RGB values for screens and design software
• Approx. CMYK starting values for print planning
• 12 ready-made colour palettes
• Two quick-reference colour charts
• Practical guidance for digital design, painting targets, home & décor, fashion and events
• Clear colour-accuracy guidance so screen, print and physical paint are never treated as identical
COLOUR FAMILIES INCLUDED
Red, Burgundy, Pink, Coral, Orange, Yellow, Green, Turquoise, Blue, Purple, Brown, Beige, White, Grey, Black, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold and Copper.
12 READY-MADE PALETTES
Coastal Morning, Terracotta Summer, Old Money, Lavender Fields, Desert Sunset, Nordic Calm, Botanical, Romantic Blush, Spiced Autumn, Ocean Luxe, Royal Velvet and Copper & Cream.
WHY THIS GUIDE IS USEFUL
A single label such as blue, beige or green can describe dozens of noticeably different colours.
The Shade Guide makes those differences easier to see, compare, organise and communicate.
Use it to:
• choose consistent brand and social-media colours
• build palettes for artwork and design
• communicate a target colour more clearly
• explore tonal families from light to dark
• plan interiors, outfits, events and creative projects
• keep a practical colour reference beside you while working
IMPORTANT COLOUR NOTE
Colour appearance varies between displays, printers, papers, paint materials, finishes and lighting.
HEX and RGB values in this guide are sRGB digital references. CMYK figures are approximate, non-profiled starting points rather than guaranteed press values.
Physical paint should be tested as a fully dried sample before final use.
Gold, silver, rose-gold and copper pages use flat digital colours inspired by metallic materials. Digital colour values cannot reproduce true metallic reflectance or shimmer.
FORMAT
• 27-page digital PDF
• US Letter — 8.5 × 11 in
• Screen-first and home-printable
• Searchable/selectable text
• Instant digital download
LICENCE
The PDF is for the purchaser's personal reference and may not be resold, shared, uploaded or redistributed.
You may use the colours shown in the guide in your own personal and commercial creative projects, including designs, artwork, products, homes and events.
This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
BUYER FAQ
Are these official industry colour names?
No. The names are descriptive Blend & Reveal references unless otherwise stated. They do not identify a pigment composition or universal colour standard.
Can I use the HEX codes in Canva, Procreate or Photoshop?
Yes. HEX and RGB values are provided as sRGB digital references for compatible design apps and screens.
Are the CMYK values guaranteed for professional printing?
No. They are approximate, non-profiled starting values. Final CMYK output depends on the printer, ICC profile, inks and paper.
Can I use these colours in my commercial designs?
Yes. You may use the colours themselves in your own personal or commercial projects. You may not redistribute or resell the PDF or its pages.
Is this a paint-mixing recipe book?
No. The swatches can be used as visual targets, but physical paint varies by pigment, brand, formulation, finish and lighting.
Can I print it?
Yes. It is formatted for US Letter home printing. Printed colour may differ from the screen, so use the digital codes for consistent digital workflows and test physical output whenever colour accuracy is important.