What colors can I print in?
Packaging can be printed using CMYK for full-color designs or Pantone for precise color matching. CMYK blends cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, while Pantone uses standardized colors for consistency. Some materials may limit color options, so it’s essential to check printing methods before ordering.
Print color options
For all automated quotes through our platform, prices are based on the color scope you select.
- CMYK only: the recommended choice for most designs, whether it's single color or multi-color
- Pantone only: if your design only has Pantone colors, you can select up to 6 Pantone colors to be printed. Note that costs increase the more Pantone colors you have in your design.
- CMYK & Pantone: you can print a combination of CMYK and up to 2 Pantone colors.
Learn more about when to use CMYK and Pantone here.
If your design is to be printed on a brown kraft paper material, colors tend to look duller compared to the same design printed on a white paper material.
