My Favorite Color Resources
My Favorite Books and Tools on Color
📚 Books on Color, Beauty, and Design
Beyond the Explosion: The Color Key Program by Renae Knapp and Dee Dorr
My top recommendation for accurate color theory as it applies to human coloring. This book outlines Robert Dorr’s groundbreaking Color Key Program—the foundation of modern personal color analysis.
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A Rainbow in Your Eyes: Yes, You Can Find Your Colors and For Others Too by Bernice Kenter
A thoughtful and well-researched guide for understanding your best colors. It includes practical techniques and clear references for personal color analysis. 👉 Order Now
Nature's Palette: A Color Reference System from the Natural World
A stunning visual resource that draws color inspiration from the natural world. Packed with historical insight, this makes a great reference or conversation-starting coffee table book.
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A Book of Colors by Shigenobou Kobayashi
An essential reference by international color psychology expert Shigenobou Kobayashi. If you’ve ever struggled with combining colors, this book will change how you see color harmony.
Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual by Bobbi Brown
Timeless beauty tips from world-renowned makeup artist Bobbi Brown. This has been a long-time favorite of mine for mastering classic makeup looks.
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Face Paint by Lisa Eldridge
A must-read for makeup history enthusiasts. Lisa Eldridge beautifully explores the evolution of cosmetics in this visually captivating book.
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Classic Beauty: The History of Makeup by Gabriela Hernandez
An in-depth look at the history of makeup through the decades, written by the founder of Besame Cosmetics. A must for beauty lovers and vintage style fans.
Always in Style by Doris Pooser
A hidden gem on personal style. While originally published in the ’90s, the advice is timeless and easy to adapt to today’s wardrobe.
The Interior Design Handbook by Frida Ramstedt
A practical and inspiring guide to planning interiors that feel both personal and well-composed. Frida Ramstedt makes design principles approachable and fun.
🎨 Color Tools I Recommend
Kolormondo Mini 3-D Colorwheel
A brilliant hands-on tool for visualizing color relationships in three dimensions. The Kolormondo Mini shows hue, value, and chroma in a single model, making it easier to understand color theory at a glance. Ideal for designers, artists, educators, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how colors interact in real life. Compact, durable, and visually engaging—this is more than a color wheel; it’s a color globe.
Don Jusko’s Real Color Wheel
A scientifically accurate, full-spectrum color wheel—ideal for artists, designers, and color consultants. His laminated wheels and color theory courses are fantastic learning tools.
Joen Wolfrom Palette-Builder Color Tool
These compact, easy-to-use tools are perfect for creating harmonious color palettes. Designed for everyone from quilters to color professionals.
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Joen Wolfrom Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool
This comprehensive tool includes tints, tones, shades, and step-by-step color harmony guidance. A great addition to your creative toolbox.
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Joen Wolfrom Essential Color Card Deck
A set of 200 color cards that make color planning effortless. Ideal for makeup artists, stylists, interior decorators, and anyone working with color schemes.