If you are still narrowing down your options, browse our full paint collection to see the wider range of colours available. From soft neutrals and muted tones to richer, more expressive shades, it is an easy way to compare possibilities and find colours that work with your furniture, finishes and natural light before ordering your cards.
View the colour cards below to find the shades that suit your space:
Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library Colour Cards
Our colour card range covers three of Britain's most loved paint brands, so you can compare shades side by side rather than switching between different retailers:
- Farrow & Ball: every one of their heritage tones in your hand, grouped exactly as they appear in store.
- Little Greene: shades grouped by family, making it easier to spot the undertones that work well together.
- Paint & Paper Library: softer, more layered colours, ideal if you are after something a little less obvious.
- All-in-one collection: brings all three brands together on a single card, so you are not choosing blind.
How to Use a Paint Colour Card
A paint colour card only earns its keep if you use it properly, and a few small habits make a big difference:
- Check it at different times of day: morning light and evening lamp light can change a shade more than people expect.
- Move it around the room: do not judge it from one spot, since light shifts near windows, corners and doorways.
- Hold it against woodwork and ceiling colours: so you can see how it sits alongside tones you have already chosen.
- Use it to build a shortlist: our paint swatch cards are brilliant for narrowing down options, but they are still small.
Once you have two or three finalists, a sample pot on the actual wall will always give the truest picture before you commit to a full tin.
Paint Shade Cards Delivered to Your Door
Every one of our paint shade cards is sent out free of charge, with no catches and no obligation to buy. Simply choose the brand or bundle you want, add it to your basket and check out as normal. Whether you are ordering paint colour cards in London or anywhere else across the UK, dispatch works the same way, and cards typically land within a few working days. It is a small thing, but it means you can start comparing shades from the sofa instead of making a special trip to a shop.
Paint Colour Sample Pots: Available for Every Shade
Once a colour card has narrowed things down, our paint colour sample pots let you test the shade for real. Every colour across our range, whether Farrow & Ball, Little Greene or Paint & Paper Library, is available as a small pot, so there is no shade you cannot try before buying in full. Paint two coats onto a piece of card or directly onto the wall, then leave it for a day or two to see how it settles once it has dried and the light has changed across the room.
Next-Day Delivery on All Sample Pots
If you are working to a deadline, every sample pot in our range ships via next-day delivery, so a slow post is never the reason a project stalls. Order before the cut-off, and your pots will usually be with you the following working day, ready to test against the light in your own home rather than guessing from a card alone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Paint and Papers colour cards
Are Paint and Papers colour cards free?
Yes, every colour card on this page is free to order, and postage is included, so there is no cost to compare shades before you buy.
How many paint colour cards should I order?
It depends on how set you are on a brand. If you already know you like Farrow & Ball or Little Greene, order that single card. If not, the All-in-One collection covers all three ranges at once, which saves ordering separately.
Do you deliver paint colour cards to London?
Yes, we deliver paint colour cards to London and the rest of the UK using the same free service, with cards typically arriving within a few working days.
What is the difference between a colour card and a sample pot?
A colour card shows a printed representation of each shade, which is useful for narrowing down options. A paint sample pot is real paint you apply to the wall, giving the truest picture of how a colour will actually look once it is on.
How can I preview designer paint colours on my walls before buying online?
Use a Paint and Papers colour card to compare shades in your room and see how they respond to light. Our guide on how to choose paint colours can help you assess each shade. Once you have shortlisted your favourites, order a sample pot to test the actual paint on your wall before buying a full tin.
See Your Colour Before You Buy
Start with free Paint and Papers colour cards to compare shades in your own space and lighting. Once you have narrowed down your favourites, order a sample pot to test the paint directly on your wall before choosing a full tin.
