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Color paper is an easy way to add personality to your work. No matter your industry, paper in different hues can help draw focus where you want it most. Learn more about Staples’ color paper options below.
What Is Color Paper?
Color paper is usually printer paper or cardstock that has been dyed during the printing process. The color is a great choice for emphasis in art projects or classroom settings, flyers or posters and to even emphasize important notes in business settings. Staples carries a variety of colors in neon, pastel and bright shades. Choose from reds, whites, browns, blues and more.
What Can You Use Color Paper For?
Color papers can be used for a variety of needs, such as:
- Art projects: Use color paper for scrapbooking, collages or posters. Decorate the paper further with various craft supplies.
- Important Documents: Print papers in softer yellows or pastels to help customers take notice.
- Marketing: Colored paper is a great attention-grabber for flyers or brochures, allowing you to add interest without spending too much time on design.
What Features Should You Look for in Colored Paper?
Here are some of the features to keep in mind when shopping for colored paper.
Brights vs. Pastels
Use vibrant neon printing paper for creating invitations to parties, sales flyers and informational brochures that you want others to see. Pastel shades stand out since they aren't white, and help attract attention without seeming unprofessional, making it a great choice for documents. Use neon printing paper to help ensure customers and employees always see important information.
Dimensions
Choose from a variety of sizes to suit your paper needs. If you want to print documents or letters in color, consider buying the 8.5" x 11" dimensions, which matches standard letter size. This ensures your papers will fit in an envelope. If you want to use color to draw attention and highlight a legal document, 8.5” x 14” is the standard dimension for legal papers and will work well in typical printers.
Other sizes are available as well for crafting projects, scrapbooking and more. Consider 12” x 12” and above for flyers or posters.
Quantity
Colored copy papers come in a variety of sheet count options. Options range from under 200 sheets in a pack, 200 to 299 sheets and all the way up to the 1,500 to 4,999-range pack options.
Hole-Punched Color Paper
Staples offers three-hole and five-hole punched color papers for your convenience. These work great for three-ring binders, notebooks and more.
Can You Buy Eco-Friendly Colored Copy Papers?
Yes! There are numerous buying options for those interested in eco-friendly colored papers. Many products have eco-certification or are eco-conscious, and several have recycled and recyclable materials as their basis. Some types of colored paper may have a coating or been treated. These options may not be recyclable.