Think of the first course as an overture: the announcement of more to come, yet able to stand alone to touch the senses. The flavourful colours of bright oranges and lively yellows, fresh garden greens and olive shades, soft creams, rosé and ruby-red wines reflect the beginning of something delectable. This is a palette enhanced by sunshine, vibrant and airy, balanced by neutral splashes of colour to bring a luminous hue to any space.

A main course should be rich and fulfilling, with tastes of complexity—a mix of flavours, sauces, and spices. Here, the Victoria + Albert palette dips deeper into full-bodied shades, the distinctive notes of cabernet, the verdant freshness of leafy greens, the glow of honey and rustic orange, and the smoothness of cream. Just as the right flavours elevate and satiate the palate, the perfect palette provides inspiration to enhance design and décor.

The much-anticipated final course is indulgence elevated to an art form and often the highlight of the menu. Here, the presentation can excite the senses just as much as taste, and colour has a major role. Chocolate, raspberry, pistachio, cream, blueberry, brandy, coffee, toffee, caramel – even the names of many desserts and after-dinner drinks are the same as the most luscious hues and tones. Our final palette ranges from dark and rich to sweet pastels—tempting shades that give a home a delectable appeal.