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Switch and socket finishes designed to work beautifully across everyday interiors, from crisp contrast and soft neutrals to warm, refined metallics.
Core Colours are the most versatile Dowsing & Reynolds switch and socket finishes — the ones designed to coordinate easily across rooms, full homes and renovation projects. Choose from bold Black, warm Gold, calm White, cool Silver and softly chalky Whipped Cream, each with a distinct feel but broad enough to live with long term.
Use this page to compare the finishes, find the one that suits your walls, lighting and hardware, then explore the matching switches, sockets, dimmers and specialist plates in your chosen colour.
Choose your Core Colour finish first, then carry it across across toggle, rocker, dimmer and combination switches for a cleaner, more intentional wall detail. Continue the look through plug sockets, USB-C sockets and specialist sockets, then complete the scheme with matching fused spurs, cooker switches, fan isolator switches, shaving sockets and replacement plates where needed.
Core Colour light switches are designed to make everyday details feel more considered. Choose a matching finish throughout the room for a cohesive look, or use your switches as a subtle design detail that ties in with lighting, handles and furniture.
Carry your chosen finish through to plug sockets for a more complete look across the room. Match sockets to switches for a seamless finish, or coordinate them with lighting, appliances and hardware for a more layered interior scheme.
Dimmers add atmosphere as well as function, helping you soften the light in kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and dining spaces. Choose the same finish as your switches and sockets for a more intentional, whole-room look.
Looking for something more characterful?
Explore Artisan Finishes for hand-finished, timeworn and more expressive switch and socket finishes, including Antique Brass, Weathered Bronze, Elemental Gold, Oxide Copper and Blackened Steel.
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How about something more colourful?
Explore Special Editions for colour-led, tonal and limited-edition finishes designed to make switches and sockets stand out, including Colour Pop, Tonal Harmony and Soleil Soir.
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What are Core Colours?
Core Colours are our most versatile switch and socket finishes. They’re designed to work across full rooms and whole-home projects, with options ranging from quiet neutrals to warm metallics and bold contrast finishes.
Which Core Colour finish is most versatile?
White and Whipped Cream are the easiest to blend into lighter walls, while Black and Gold are the most versatile statement finishes. Silver is a good choice when you want a cooler, more understated metallic.
Should my switches and sockets match my lighting?
They don’t have to match exactly, but coordinating finishes can make a room feel more considered. Gold switches work beautifully with brass or gold lighting, Black adds definition alongside black lighting, and Silver pairs well with cooler metallic details.
What is the difference between White and Whipped Cream?
White is cooler, cleaner and more minimal. Whipped Cream is a warmer powder-coated neutral with soft, chalky warmth, making it a gentler alternative for cream, stone, plaster and warm neutral walls.
Can I use one finish throughout the whole house?
Yes. Core Colours are ideal for whole-home schemes because they’re versatile and easy to coordinate across switches, sockets, dimmers and specialist plates.