Mortar for paving slabs - Mortar for paving slabs, mix and colour

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kenb1966
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I would like to make up a batch of mortar, to fill between some concrete pavings that I have just laid. Please could someone tell me what mix I should use, and should I be using sharp sand or soft builders sand?
In the past when I have made up the mortar, I have used sharp sand, but the resultant mortar when hard is almost white in colour, which looks really odd.
These pavings have just a hint of very light brown in them, Is there any way I could get the mortar to go a similar colour?

Thanks Ken.
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steady tony!! :D
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