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    Colorplan Vermilion — vermilion paper swatch

    GF Smith · Colorplan

    Colorplan Vermilion

    vermilion. 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

    MillGF Smith, United Kingdom
    CollectionColorplan
    ShadeVermilion
    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 Vermilion — smooth uncoated European stock, dyed through to the core.
    • Because it is dyed through, a cut edge, deboss, or die-cut aperture shows the SAME colour as the face — never a white core.
    • Surface is smooth and matte with a faint natural tooth. Never render it coated, glossy, or laminated.
    • 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 Vermilion dyed through?
    Yes. The colour runs all the way through the sheet, so a cut, debossed, or die-cut edge shows the same vermilion as the face — no white core.
    Can you letterpress on Colorplan Vermilion?
    Yes — it is one of the techniques we run on this stock. Letterpress ink is semi-translucent, so on darker shades it reads tone-on-tone; on light shades it prints as expected.
    What weights do you stock Colorplan Vermilion in?
    350 gsm. Heavier weights can usually be duplexed to order — ask and we will confirm before quoting.
    Can I see it before I order?
    Yes, and you should. Screens flatten texture and shift colour. We send physical samples of any stock in this directory before you commit.

    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 Vermilion paper swatch

    Colorplan Vermilion + CHENHUI Standard Metallic (M series) Gloss Black

    CHENHUI Standard Metallic (M series) Gloss Black reads clean on Colorplan Vermilion — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the vermilion ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Colorplan Vermilion paper swatch

    Colorplan Vermilion + CHENHUI Matte Black

    CHENHUI Matte Black reads clean on Colorplan Vermilion — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the vermilion ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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    Colorplan Vermilion paper swatch

    Colorplan Vermilion + CHENHUI Standard Metallic (M series) Copper

    CHENHUI Standard Metallic (M series) Copper reads clean on Colorplan Vermilion — the smooth surface gives the die something to bite, and the vermilion ground keeps the metal from going brassy.

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