Choosing the Perfect Paper and Ink Colors for Your Stationery

Step 1: Choose Your Paper

I offer five beautiful paper options: light blue, pale pink, pearl white, mint, and candy pink. Each paper option weighs between 110# and 130#. They are all excellent for letterpress printing. If you want a noticeable impression, 100% cotton is the way to go!

1. Light Blue

• Weight: 111 lb cover

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Characteristics: Soft, luxurious surface with a slight texture. It's very durable and has archival quality.

Light Blue

2. Pale Pink

• Weight: 111 lb cover

• Composition: Wood pulp (not cotton), acid-free.

• Characteristics: Smooth, matte finish with a solid color. This paper is slightly stiff.

Pale Pink

3. Pearl White

• Weight: 110 lb cover

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Characteristics: Very soft and smooth, with a slightly textured feel. It has an archival quality and a luxurious feel.

Pearl White

4. Mint

• Weight: 110 lb cover

• Composition: 100% cotton

• Characteristics: Very soft and smooth, with a slightly textured feel.

Mint

5. Candy Pink

• Weight: 130 lb cover

• Composition: High-quality dyed-through wood pulp paper.

• Characteristics: Very thick with a smooth surface and pure color.

Candy Pink

Candy Pink

Step 2: Choose Your Ink Color

When it comes to ink colors, you have a bit more room for creativity! Here are 15 options that allow you to mix and match a unique ink color with your chosen paper.

• Pink - Pantone 6053

• Warm Red

• Raspberry - Pantone 7636

• Orange - Pantone 016

• Yellow

• Pumpkin - Pantone 138

• Mustard - Pantone 6006

• Fresh Green - Pantone 6194

• Sage - Pantone 345

• Leaf Green - Pantone 6173

• Seafoam - Pantone 2400

• Azure - Pantone 6123

• Foggy Sky Blue - Pantone 6102

• Dark Blue - Pantone 6104

• Mixing Black - Pantone 426

Step 3: Read through these 4 tips for choosing the Right Colors

Picking colors can feel like a big decision, but it really doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are a few things that can make it easier:

• Consider your theme:

  What’s the overall vibe you’re going for? Classic and timeless? Fun and modern? Earthy? Your paper and ink can be a great way to set the mood of your event (or to highlight your personality with personal note cards).

• Test Swatches:

  Screens don’t always do colors justice. Order swatches and try out your paper here!

  https://www.teapotpress.shop/product-page/paper-swatches

  Seeing how they look in real life might be the reassurance you need.

• Trust Yourself:

  Go with what feels right. If a color combination feels right and feels like you, why fight it? Time to get weird.

  
  

• Bottom Line:

  Choosing colors should feel fun. Think about your theme, test them in person, and trust your gut. Whether it’s for a wedding, a party, or just sending sweet notes, the right colors will make your stationery feel personal and special.