Why Neutrals Feel Harder Than They Should
Neutrals and whites look simple until you start comparing them against flooring, countertops, tile, upholstery, or existing trim. Then the undertones show up, and that is where expensive mistakes happen.
Maria created these Starter Kits to make that decision easier. Instead of guessing from tiny chips or trying to decode random online inspiration, you get a curated set of the most useful neutrals and whites, painted large enough to compare properly and labeled clearly by undertone.
That means faster decisions, fewer repaint regrets, and a cleaner path to a timeless result.
Compare undertones side by side
Use hand-painted boards instead of relying on tiny chips
Choose from a curated set instead of hunting through hundreds of options
The problem is not just finding a pretty neutral.
It’s finding the right undertone.
Carry the system from room to room or project to project
Match paint to stone, tile, fabrics, and finishes more confidently
Most people try to choose neutrals by collecting random samples and hoping one feels right in the room. The problem is that without clear undertone organization, comparison gets messy fast.
Maria’s system is different because it was built to make undertones visible, practical, and usable.
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UNDERTONE CLARITY, RIGHT UP FRONT
Each board clearly shows its undertone on the front, so you are not left guessing whether you are looking at a beige, greige, taupe, grey, or white with the wrong cast.
HAND-PAINTED FOR TRUE ACCURACY
These are not printed chips. Each board is painted large enough to give you a more honest comparison and help you see colour at a scale that is actually useful.
CURATED TO SOLVE REAL PROJECTS
The Starter Kits are built around the most useful neutrals and whites in each brand, making it easier to coordinate with finishes and find workable matches without sorting through endless options.
Maria's Starter Kits work better than paint chips, screenshots, and tester-pot roulette
Why Maria’s Starter Kits Are Different
Two brand-specific options. One clearer way to choose neutrals and whites.
Choose Your Starter Kit
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choose
your paint brand
Start with the kit that matches the brand you plan to shop: Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams.
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compare
undertones against your fixed finishes
Lay the boards next to countertops, tile, flooring, stone, fabrics, or cabinetry so the undertones become obvious.
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narrow
down your best options
Use the boards to eliminate colours that fight with your finishes and keep only the neutrals and whites that coordinate well.
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test
with more confidence
Move forward knowing you are testing from a much stronger shortlist instead of starting from scratch.
What’s Inside Each
Killam Colour Starter Kit
Both Starter Kits are built around the same goal: helping you compare the most useful neutrals and whites in your chosen brand with much more clarity.
Both versions are organized to help you see undertones more quickly and coordinate paint with fixed finishes more confidently.
The right tool for homeowners and professionals who are done wasting time on almost-right neutrals
Who These Kits Are For
Homeowners renovating or refreshing
Ideal for anyone trying to choose whites and neutrals that work with existing surfaces before spending money on the wrong paint.
Designers, decorators, and stagers
Useful for professionals who need a faster, clearer way to show clients undertones and narrow down options in real time.
Anyone working room by room
A strong fit for kitchens, open layouts, trim decisions, whole-home refreshes, or any project where neutral coordination matters.
Once you have your starter boards, the next most helpful support is either deeper education or a consultation for a more complex decision.
The main difference is the paint brand and the exact curated neutral mix inside each kit. Both are built to help you compare undertones more clearly, but each one is organized around the best neutral and white options from its brand.
Each Starter Kit includes 50 curated neutral and white boards plus 1 Understanding Undertones Neutral Colour Wheel.
They are hand-painted boards on high-quality cardstock, created to show colour more accurately than printed chips.
These kits are designed for homeowners and professionals who need a more practical way to compare undertones and coordinate paint with finishes and furnishings.
Yes. The kits are designed to help you coordinate paint with stone, tile, countertops, fabrics, and other finishes.
The large painted boards are custom made in small quantities and are not returnable or refundable, though damaged boards from shipping will be replaced.
