Neutral shades may look remarkably similar, yet their undertones can be completely different. A beige might have a green, red, yellow or grey undertone, for example. This makes choosing new neutrals particularly challenging when they need to work alongside the colours and materials already in your home. This is where many colour mistakes happen — and this tool was created to help you avoid them.

The Colour Tool is designed to help you identify and compare neutral shades, such as different beiges and greys. The tool comes as a card deck containing 14 different neutral shades, with two cards of each colour. Each shade is represented by both a light and a dark version.

If you love natural neutrals with a certain warmth and atmosphere, use the cards to find the undertone and mood you are looking for. Place the chosen card over a product, material or paint sample to see how well they work together before making your purchase.

This helps you make more confident colour choices and avoid costly mistakes.

Keep your favourite shade in your wallet or handbag for easy reference when shopping for clothing, accessories or other items.

The Colour Tool is also a wonderful way to train and develop your eye for colour.