GF Smith · Colorplan
Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White)
china white. 350 gsm, smooth surface, dyed through to the core.
The colour shown here is an on-screen approximation. Paper shifts under different light, order a sample before you lock a shade.
Specifications
| Range | GF Smith |
|---|---|
| Collection | Colorplan |
| Shade | Limestone (formerly China White) |
| Weight | 350 gsm |
| Surface | smooth |
| Dyed through | Yes, coloured edge when cut |
Techniques we run on it
- Letterpress
- Foil stamping
- Blind deboss
- Emboss
- Flat digital / offset
- Painted edges
- Foiled edges
How it behaves in production
- GF Smith Colorplan China White: smooth uncoated European stock, dyed through to the core.
- Light enough that letterpress behaves normally: no darkening caveat needed.
- Foil against this shade reads soft and modern; matte metallics especially.
Common questions
- Is Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) dyed through?
- Yes. The colour runs through the sheet, so the cut edge matches the face.
- Which print methods and finishes work on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White)?
- We offer Letterpress, Foil stamping, Blind deboss, Emboss, Flat digital / offset, Painted edges, Foiled edges.
- What weights do you stock Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) in?
- 350 gsm.
- Can I see it before I order?
- Yes. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. Ask for a physical sample before choosing your stock.
Wedding invitations on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White)
Suites we have run on this stock, and the directions it takes well.
- Art deco
- Modern minimal
- Bold graphic
- Black tie
- Green
- Navy
- Burgundy
- Blush
- Black
- White & ivory
- Sage
- Colorplan
- Duplex & triplex
- Dyed-through colour
- Blind deboss
- All wedding invitations
Pairs beautifully with
Three combinations that hold up on press. Open one and the Studio starts with the stock, the foil and the ink already locked in.
Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) + Silver Scattered Dots · L2-056
Silver Scattered Dots reads clean on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the china white ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combinationColorplan Limestone (formerly China White) + Silver Square Grid · L2-057
Silver Square Grid reads clean on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the china white ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combinationColorplan Limestone (formerly China White) + Silver Light Dots · L2-058
Silver Light Dots reads clean on Colorplan Limestone (formerly China White) — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the china white ground keeps the metal from going brassy.
Compatibility matrix
Start this combination