The same design can look sharp on one tee and disappear on another. Picking the right color is one of the easiest ways to make your merch look better, and it only takes a few minutes.
Start with contrast
Light designs usually stand out on dark tees, and dark designs usually stand out on light tees. A white design on a black tee pops. The same design on a white tee is gone.
Think about your brand colors
Choose a tee color that sits well with your brand palette instead of fighting it. If your brand has a signature color, try it as the tee color or as the main color in your design.
Try more than one color
Do not settle on the first color you try. Put your design on two or three different mockups and compare them side by side. You will often notice something you missed, like a thin line that vanishes or a color that turns muddy.
Watch the small details
Fine lines and small text are the first things to get lost, especially on mid-tone colors like green or blue. Look at your finished mockup at phone size, because that is how most people will see it.
Colors you can try on matteberry
You will find tees in white, black, green, blue, navy and red, and new mockups are added every week. Browse the mockups and use the search to look for the color you want.
Quick checklist
- Does the design contrast clearly with the tee?
- Does the tee color suit your brand?
- Can you still read everything at phone size?
- Have you tried at least two colors?