Modern Hue Tarot

Modern Hue Tarot - classic linework with soft watercolour tones

There are hundreds of versions of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot. This one takes the original linework by Pamela Colman Smith and recolours it with soft watercolour tones. No bold primary colours, just quiet transitions.

The result is recognisable and different at the same time. The compositions stay in place, but the colour changes how a card feels. That makes this deck especially suited to people who want the familiar symbolism, without the sharpness of the original.

What is different about the colours

The watercolour tones are natural and muted. No hard contrasts, just soft transitions between beige, green, blue and pink. That gives the cards a calmer appearance than the original Rider-Waite-Smith deck.

Anyone used to the bright colours of the classic deck will notice that this looks quieter. The symbolism stays the same. The Sun is still the Sun, but the yellow is softer, the light less sharp.

The cards are printed on 330 gsm cardstock with a glossy finish. That makes them sturdy enough for daily use, and they shuffle smoothly.

Who this works for

This deck is suitable for beginners. The images follow the Rider-Waite-Smith system, so almost any tarot book or course will align. The soft colours lower the threshold for picking up the cards.

For experienced readers who appreciate the classic system but need a visually calmer deck, this works well too. The compositions are familiar, the colours are new.

Place this deck next to a classic Rider-Waite-Smith deck and see which you prefer to look at. That difference is entirely down to the colour.

About Writual Press

Writual Press is a publisher focused on accessible spiritual tools. This deck was developed to make classic tarot accessible to a contemporary audience, without changing the symbolism.

Specifications

• Number of cards: 78 (22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana)
• Size: 70 x 120 mm
• Cardstock weight: 330 gsm
• Finish: glossy
• Packaging: sturdy cardboard tuck box
• Language: English
• Publisher: Writual Press
• Symbolism: Rider-Waite-Smith system

Questions we often get

Are the meanings of the cards the same as in a classic Rider-Waite-Smith deck?
Yes. The symbolism and compositions are identical to the original. Only the colours are different. You can use any standard tarot book.

Are the colours really softer than in the original deck?
Yes. The watercolour tones are calmer and more muted. If you find the original deck too bright, you will prefer looking at this one.