Golden State Art Mat Color Guide: Choosing the Best Mat Color For Your Project
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Choosing the right mat color for your artwork is important. From black and white photos to pastel floral paintings, we offer the perfect mat for every project. With 30 colors to choose from on our website, we created thisΒ guide introducing each mat color, the sizes they come in, and the best artwork types to pair them with!
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StandardΒ Color Mats
The standard color mats that we offer are white, off white, and black. These colors work great for both black white and color artwork alike. They help keep all the attention on your masterpiece, as opposed to mats in a uniue color which may take away from or throw off the presentation.
White and off white mats work great with black and white photos that are predominantly black. Putting photos that are predominantly white may wash out the presentation and take the focus away from the artwork or photo. Β
This is also why we recommend using a black mat with black and white photos and artwork that are predominantly black.Β
All three work great with colorful art and photos, as they offer a simple frame to keep the focus on yourΒ piece.Β
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White
Color code: 501
Sizes available:Β 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x12, 12x16, 14x18, 16x20, 18x24, 20x24
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We recommend: Artwork and photos that uses vibrant colors. Black and white artwork and photos that are predominantly black.
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Off WhiteΒ
Color code: 502
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos that uses vibrant colors. Black and white artwork and photos that are predominantly black. Alternative to bright white for a more subdued look.
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Tricom Black
Color code: 142
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x12, 12x16, 14x18, 16x20, 18x24, 20x24
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We recommend: Artwork that uses vibrant colors. Black and white photos that are predominantly white. Alternative to white to make piece pop.
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Color MatsΒ
Color mats offer a unique choice for displaying your masterpiece. While every project is different, we recommend using a color mat with artwork and photos that contain the color of the mat you choose. This helps make the mat a part of the presentation and gives a cohesive look.Β
Using a mat that is a color not in the photo or artwork can create a busy look and be unappealing to the eye.Β
Color mats can also be great for childrenβs artwork to give it a fun look for their wall.
Ivory TurretΒ
Color code: 104
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using light cream tones and colors. Can be used for both lighter and darker pieces. Happy medium between white and cream, alternative to a more rich cream color.
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Ivory
Color code: 105
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using cream tones and colors. Can be used for both lighter and darker pieces.
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Deep Yellow
Color code: 212
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using deep yellow tones and colors or accents.
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African Violet
Color code: 122
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using purple tones and colors or accents. Can also pair well with pink tones.
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China Red
Color code: 117
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using brighter red tones and colors or accents. Great for pieces using autumn colors.
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Maroon
Color code: 124
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using deeper red tones and colors or accents. Great for pieces using autumn colors.
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Basque Green
Color code: 131
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using medium green tones and colors or accents.
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Rock Garden
Color code: 134
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using deeper green tones and colors or accents.
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Dynamic Blue
Color code: 138
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using medium blue tones and colors or accents.
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DignityΒ Blue
Color code: 141
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using deeper blue tones and colors or accents.
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Smokey Tan
Color code: 159
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using deeper yellow/brown tones and colors or accents.
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Java
Color code: 162
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using medium brown tones and colors or accents.
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Well Bred Brown
Color code: 148
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using deeper brown tones and colors or accents.
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Middle Gray
Color code: 154
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using gray tones and colors or accents.
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Gray
Color code: 171
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using gray tones and colors or accents.
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Silver
Color code: 137
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Fun artwork and photos using pops of color paired with silver tones or objects.
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Old Gold
Color code: 143
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14,16x20
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We recommend: Fun artwork and photos using pops of color paired with gold tones or objects.
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Light Gray
Color code: 120
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using gray tones and colors or accents.
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Frolic
Color code: 127
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using lighter green tones and colors or accents.
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Organic Green
Color code: 163
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using medium green tones and colors or accents.
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Mexican Stone
Color code: 126
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using medium tan/sandy tones and colors or accents.
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Deep Blue
Color code: 222
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using lighter blue tones and colors or accents.
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Pink
Color code: 229
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using pink tones and colors or accents.
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Orange
Color code: 178
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using orange tones and colors or accents.Β
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Earth
Color code: 145
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using deeper orange/red tones and colors or accents. Great for pieces using autumn colors.Β
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Compatible BeigeΒ
Color code: 157
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using lighter tan/sandy tones and colors or accents. In comparison to our ivory turret, Compatible Beige has more of an orange tint to it.
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Indian Tan
Color code: 158
Sizes available: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14
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We recommend: Artwork and photos using deeper lighter tan/sandy tones and colors or accents. In comparison to our ivory, Indian Tan has more of an orange tint to it.
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Use ourΒ custom mat builderΒ to see your vision come to life with a preview of what your photo will look like on different mats!Β
We hope you found this guide helpful and informative, and don't forget to tag us on instagram using the hashtag #goldenstateart so we can see what fun mat combinations you come up with!Β