Coloured envelopes
Choose paper colour with the printed contrast in mind.
A coloured envelope changes how ink, fine type and brand colour appear. Confirm the actual paper and artwork relationship before approving the result.
Coloured envelopes priorities
Get paper colour and printed contrast working together.
Describe the intended hue and how it relates to the enclosed piece, then check text, marks and fine detail that must remain legible.
Include actual paper or reference colour, insert size, window requirement in the first enquiry so the team can focus the response.
- Paper colour
- Ink contrast
- Insert
- Flap
- Stationery
Decisions to resolve
Plan coloured envelopes as part of the complete stationery job
Paper colour should stay connected to brand colour and the way the envelope will be packed or used.
- 01Paper colour
- The intended hue and how it relates to the enclosed piece
- 02Printed contrast
- Text, marks and fine detail that must remain legible
- 03Brand colour
- Where exactness matters and how it will be assessed
- 04Insert relationship
- Letterhead, card or document dimensions
- 05Sealing
- Closure method and packing workflow to confirm
Build the brief
Prepare the first coloured envelopes enquiry
Bring a physical sample when it captures the format or material. If a feature is uncertain, describe the result you need.
Include in the brief
- Actual paper or reference colour
- Insert size
- Window requirement
- Print colours
- Quantity and versions
- Artwork status
- Delivery location
Print quote
Ready to discuss coloured envelopes?
Include the intended use, quantity, artwork status, delivery location and the decisions above. The team will confirm what is practical for coloured envelopes.