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    GF Smith · Colorplan

    Colorplan Pale Grey

    pale grey. 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

    RangeGF Smith
    CollectionColorplan
    ShadePale Grey
    Weight350 gsm
    Surfacesmooth
    Dyed throughYes, 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 Pale Grey: 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 Pale Grey dyed through?
    Yes. The colour runs through the sheet, so the cut edge matches the face.
    Which print methods and finishes work on Colorplan Pale Grey?
    We offer Letterpress, Foil stamping, Blind deboss, Emboss, Flat digital / offset, Painted edges, Foiled edges.
    What weights do you stock Colorplan Pale Grey 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.

    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 Pale Grey + Silver Stars · L2-023

    Silver Stars reads clean on Colorplan Pale Grey — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the pale grey ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Colorplan Pale Grey + Silver Big Dots · L2-031

    Silver Big Dots reads clean on Colorplan Pale Grey — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the pale grey ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Colorplan Pale Grey + Silver Light Beam · L2-044

    Silver Light Beam reads clean on Colorplan Pale Grey — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the pale grey ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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