Taupe in board, specifically
Taupe is one of the easier neutrals to hold in print, and creases show a near-invisible line. For a folded box in a neutral it is the safest specification on this list.
What taupe does for the piece
A grey-brown neutral that sits between warm and cool, so it does not commit to either. That makes it the safest single colour for a mixed range of metals and the least interesting one for a brand that wants to be remembered.
What taupe shows
Almost nothing, which is its main practical virtue. Marks that would show on grey or ivory disappear into it.
Which metals and stones taupe suits
Everything, moderately well. It is the colour to choose when one box has to serve gold, silver and coloured stones equally.
Why rigid board
Board wrapped in paper or textured stock. The lightest and most shippable of the constructions, and the one that gives the widest colour and texture range.
Putting your logo on rigid board
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
Cutting the interior in rigid board
A board box is built around its insert; the insert is usually a die-cut foam or board platform wrapped in the lining material.
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Colour reference | A Pantone number, a swatch or an existing box |
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Taupe in board | Taupe is one of the easier neutrals to hold in print, and creases show a near-invisible line. |
Frequently asked questions
How does taupe behave in rigid board?
Taupe is one of the easier neutrals to hold in print, and creases show a near-invisible line. For a folded box in a neutral it is the safest specification on this list.
What logo methods suit rigid board?
Board is the best surface of all for print. Foil, deboss, spot varnish and flat colour all work, and fine typography holds.
How does rigid board wear in use?
Keep dry. Board recovers from a light knock better than lacquer, but a wet mark is permanent.
Will a taupe reorder match?
Close, not identical, across dye lots. Order the full quantity in one run, and we keep a retained swatch to match later orders against.
Specify your taupe boxes
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.