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About the Book
“Colorwize” is a color catalog with 1,510 color combinations. It features eleven sections: Singles, Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Green, Orange, Neutrals, Pastels, Groups, and Interplays.
It starts with Singles, where I’ve selected colors that resonate with me, and are meant to open up your palate for the main course. Please note that, since there is no standardized code for each individual color, the CMYK values should be considered descriptive rather than precise.
Next are the color sections Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Green, Orange, Neutrals, Pastels, where you will find combinations built around a central color, with two to five hues per palette. These main colors vary in tone. For example, within the Red section, you’ll find cherry, burgundy, pink, fuchsia, and more. Some colors may appear in multiple sections. For instance, coral can be found under both Red and Orange.
Pastels include pale, soft, ashy, candy-like tones.
Groups presents more complex combinations — arrangements of 2, 3, and 4 single palettes gathered in an explosion of tints.
Interplays is designed for those who are less experienced, offering guided examples to help you navigate this visual feast. This section provides a space for color experimentation during the creative process. Established palettes are deconstructed and reassembled to test harmony, balance, and spatial behavior. By varying hue, saturation, and value in controlled ways, these studies explore how colors influence perception and composition. The aim is to expand both the functional and expressive potential of color in design.
About the Author
About the author
Anna Mancheva is a designer with over a decade of experience across textiles, graphic design, and visual arts. Minimalist at heart, with an eye for detail and a deep sensitivity to texture, form, and color, her work often feels like dialog between the tactile and the intangible. Rooted in both intuition and technique, Anna’s creative journey spans from intricate fabric patterns to digital compositions, and the endless possibilities that the craftsmanship offers.
A passionate hobby graphologist, she sees design not just as an aesthetic endeavor, but as a window into personality, rhythm, and emotion. This layered understanding of expression breathes life into her work and offers a unique perspective that blends visual form with human nuance.