{"id":2818,"date":"2022-04-14T18:23:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T18:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=2818"},"modified":"2025-03-26T19:56:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T19:56:37","slug":"hot-trend-off-the-press-muted-colors","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/home-8\/hot-trend-off-the-press-muted-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Trend Off the Press: Muted Colors!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3782 size-full\" title=\"Stationery Trend: Muted Colors\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColorsHeader-1.jpg\" alt=\"A collage of different custom invitation designs in muted colors displayed elegantly next to each other. \" width=\"1100\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColorsHeader-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColorsHeader-1-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColorsHeader-1-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColorsHeader-1-768x352.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Over the past several months, as I look thru beautiful wedding pictures and senior photos from family and friends, I am reminded of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/color-palettes\/color-of-the-year-2022\">The Color Trends 2022 Palette from Benjamin Moore<\/a> and just how stunning the colors are! <strong>(Important Note: Paper color options are subject to change. Many of the featured colors have been discontinued. Please check each product&#8217;s paper dropdown for available colors or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/custserv_content.jsp?pageName=smooth-paper\">Our Papers<\/a> for a complete list of paper options across TOG.ink.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Muted Colors and Print Trends<\/h2>\n<p>I have seen an abundance of these subtle colors (sometimes referred to as muted, pale and misty). What has really stood out to me is when they\u2019re mixed with natural elements like dried florals, grasses and wood. The combination makes for spectacular design! Just check out this custom wedding invitation featuring dried florals in muted colors from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteinkcalligraphy.com\/\">White Ink Calligraphy<\/a>. You\u2019ll also notice the textured look of thermography in gold ink.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3779 size-full\" title=\"Custom Floral Wedding Invitation\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_Florals-1.jpg\" alt=\"An elegant wedding invitation with floral accents is displayed in front of a hydrangea bouquet.\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_Florals-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_Florals-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_Florals-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>TOG.ink offers smooth and textured papers from bright white to ecru but did you know you can print your design on a trendy colored stock? The Vows Booklet below by <a href=\"http:\/\/dillpapercompany.com\/\">Dill Paper Company<\/a> is a sweet example of how choosing colored paper stock can add a nice richness to the overall look of the custom print piece, and just look at how the gold foil printing glows against the Old Rose paper!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3783 size-full\" title=\"Foil-Stamped Vow Cards\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VowsBookletFoil001_118686_Alt-1.jpg\" alt=\"Vow cards with gold foil stamping on pink folding cards. \" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VowsBookletFoil001_118686_Alt-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VowsBookletFoil001_118686_Alt-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/VowsBookletFoil001_118686_Alt-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at that same combination but with a gold floral pattern on a digitally printed background featuring a finer line weight \u2014 it still stands out beautifully against the rosy paper! This color combination is simply divine, and I love how Eileen Adam from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noteworthy-expressions.com\/\">Noteworthy Expressions<\/a> included wording in reversed-out white to give it a super fresh look.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3778 size-full\" title=\"Foil-Stamped Custom Wedding Invitation\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DigFoil_FoilCrestCloseup.jpg\" alt=\"A foil-stamped wedding invitation on pink paper with gold foil shining. \" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DigFoil_FoilCrestCloseup.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DigFoil_FoilCrestCloseup-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/DigFoil_FoilCrestCloseup-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of the digital + foil print pairing on this set of three thank you cards from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.imagescenter.com\/\">Images of Old Greenwich, Inc<\/a>. The flat cards feature digitally printed, solid color backgrounds in three beautiful muted tones and the wording in gold foil.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3781 size-full\" title=\"Foil-Stamped Envelopes\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_ThankYouCards-1.jpg\" alt=\"Three envelops in muted colors with &quot;thank you&quot; stamped in gold foil. \" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_ThankYouCards-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_ThankYouCards-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_ThankYouCards-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course, we would be foolish not to highlight the timeless beauty of letterpress paired with a muted ink color, which highlights the crisp letterpress craftsmanship in this absolutely adorable design by Sarah Sorrentino-Noble at <a href=\"https:\/\/fogliopress.com\/\">Foglio Press.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3780 size-full\" title=\"Custom Letterpress Party Invitation\" src=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_LetterpressBrunch-1.jpg\" alt=\"An adorable brunch invitation is printed in letterpress and placed on a rustic backdrop of wood and berries. \" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_LetterpressBrunch-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_LetterpressBrunch-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tog.ink\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MutedColor_LetterpressBrunch-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With life getting back to a new normal, events back on and people gathering, this color trend will continue for a while as people choose these calmer, gentler colors that give a feeling of safety and simplicity. I hope the gorgeous printed pieces shown here from super talented designers just like you help inspire you to create something amazing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the past several months, as I look thru beautiful wedding pictures and senior photos from family and friends, I am reminded of The Color Trends 2022 Palette from Benjamin Moore and just how stunning the colors are! (Important Note: Paper color options are subject to change. Many of the featured colors have been discontinued. 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