Can I use a color that's not on this list?
Absolutely. We can mix any Pantone Solid Uncoated color. Just specify the PMS number in your file or quote request and we'll match it.
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Ink Colors
We mix every ink by hand to ensure the best possible color match. Choose from our signature palette or any Pantone Solid Uncoated color — over 1,800 options.
Letterpress inks are transparent and print on uncoated paper. Colors will look different on screen than they do in print. We strongly recommend referencing a physical Pantone Solid Uncoated swatch book when selecting colors. If you don't have one, let us know — we're happy to help you choose.
Signature Ink Colors
These are the colors we keep mixed and ready. Any of them can be used at no additional charge for color matching.
BubblegumPMS 508U
CaramelPMS 160U
CaribbeanPMS 3135U
CharcoalPMS Black 6U
CherryPMS 1797U
Classic NavyPMS 296U
CocoaPMS 1545U
CranberryPMS 704U
DaffodilPMS 7404U
EmeraldPMS 356U
GrassPMS 361U
Louis XIVPMS 2627U
MarigoldPMS 7413U
MatchaPMS 579U
OrchidPMS 690U
ProvencePMS 666U
Robin's EggPMS 284U
RoyaltyPMS 2748U
Sea GlassPMS 3278U
SeafoamPMS 558U
SlatePMS 430U
WaterfallPMS 317U
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Neon Inks
Neon inks are available for projects where you want maximum pop. They print slightly translucent and look best on bright white paper.
Neon BluePMS 801U
Neon CoralPMS 805U
Neon GreenPMS 802U
Neon OrangePMS 804U
Neon PinkPMS 806U
Neon PurplePMS 807U
Neon YellowPMS 803U
Common Questions
I only have the coated Pantone book. Can I use that?
We recommend referencing an uncoated Pantone guide, since letterpress prints on uncoated paper. Coated and uncoated versions of the same PMS number can look noticeably different. Uncoated swatch books are available at art supply stores or directly from Pantone.
Can I use more than one ink color?
Yes. Each color is printed using its own plate in a separate press run, so additional colors add production cost — but multi-color letterpress work is one of the things we do best.
Can you match my ink to an envelope color?
We'll do our best to select the closest possible Pantone match, though we can't guarantee an exact match to envelope paper. We're happy to print a press proof if a close match is important to your project.
Can I use a Pantone metallic ink?
Letterpress inks are transparent and print on uncoated paper, so metallic Pantone colors tend to look more muted brown than shiny metallic. For a true metallic gold or silver finish, we recommend foil stamping instead — see our foil colors page.
Ready to pick your colors?
Include your Pantone color selections in your quote request, or just tell us the look you're going for and we'll suggest options.