ColorStar Impressions HD Design Specifications

Design Specifications

ColorStar Impressions HD logo mats are produced using a layering process of color. Colors are typically matched to our standard color palette of over 150 colors

  • Minimum Text Height: 1" Serif fonts & 1/2" Sans Serif fonts (includes lower case text)
  • Minimum Line Thickness: 1/8". White & light colors should be at least 1/4"

The text requirements are for general use; however, special fonts and very thin letter forms may need to be made larger or thicker and will be approached on a case-by-case basis.

Light background colors should be avoided due to their tendency to show dirt on the mat more than a darker or neutral tone. We also advise against the use of screens, tints and transparencies in the design because they are not easily converted to our color pallet.

Important Disclaimers:

Mat Sizes:

  • Mats are not exact and have a 3-5% size variance in all finished sizes and is just part of the manufacturing process and materials
  • We do not guarantee an exact match to the inch and on large orders mat sizes may vary within this range. For rough finished sizes, please reference each product page

Color Selections:

  • Final colors tend to be a little lighter than what you see online because of the heat press which causes the colors to lighten
  • If you are concerned about the color being dark enough for your background or any other color, please select the next darkest color

PMS Matching: 

Although we can get remarkably close, color is never an exact science and variations will occur. An absolute exact color match is vulnerable to many factors.

  • One factor is that we are printing on white, nylon or other fabric carpets
  • A hot press is used to combine the carpet and rubber backing. The heat from the press often causes the color to lighten
  • How the fibers are laying, and your viewing position will often change the color slightly

Typically, we can get close to most PMS colors, but the final color may be a few shades off. For the PMS color to be as close as possible, we require additional time to create the proof sketch.