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    Fedrigoni · Sirio Color

    Sirio Color Dark Blue

    Dark Blue, smooth uncoated, pulp-dyed (colour through). 80 / 115 / 140 / 170 / 210 / 290 / 350 / 480 / 700 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

    RangeFedrigoni
    CollectionSirio Color
    ShadeDark Blue
    Weight80 / 115 / 140 / 170 / 210 / 290 / 350 / 480 / 700 gsm
    Surfacesmooth
    Dyed throughYes, coloured edge when cut

    Techniques we run on it

    • Letterpress
    • Flat digital / offset
    • Foil stamping
    • Blind deboss
    • Emboss
    • Screen printing

    How it behaves in production

    • Black rubs off onto white if scuffed
    • 350 gsm bulk varies by colour: run converting trials
    • dark shades need opaque white or foil for light marks
    • offset varnish absorbed

    Common questions

    Is Sirio Color Dark Blue dyed through?
    Yes. The colour runs through the sheet, so the cut edge matches the face.
    Which print methods and finishes work on Sirio Color Dark Blue?
    We offer Letterpress, Flat digital / offset, Foil stamping, Blind deboss, Emboss, Screen printing.
    What weights do you stock Sirio Color Dark Blue in?
    80 / 115 / 140 / 170 / 210 / 290 / 350 / 480 / 700 gsm.
    Can I see it before I order?
    Yes. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. Ask for a physical sample before choosing your stock.

    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.

    Sirio Color Dark Blue + Light Brass · 197-1

    Light Brass is the only honest way to get a light mark onto a sheet this dark — ink would sink into it. On a smooth dyed-through stock the foil sits proud and the sheet stays matte around it.

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    Sirio Color Dark Blue + Gold Pinpoint Sparkle · L1-001A

    Gold Pinpoint Sparkle is the only honest way to get a light mark onto a sheet this dark — ink would sink into it. On a smooth dyed-through stock the foil sits proud and the sheet stays matte around it.

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    Sirio Color Dark Blue + Green-Fleck Gold Sparkle · L1-001B

    Green-Fleck Gold Sparkle is the only honest way to get a light mark onto a sheet this dark — ink would sink into it. On a smooth dyed-through stock the foil sits proud and the sheet stays matte around it.

    Compatibility matrix

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