A palette is the set of colors chosen for a piece of work. Painters have long used the word for the colors they work with, and designers use it the same way. So for a sign, the palette is every color you see, from the lettering to the background.
Why a Sign’s Palette Matters
Color is one of the first things people notice about a sign. The right combination helps a sign get noticed, and it also sets the mood. For example, a calm, classic sign feels different from a bright, playful one. In other words, color does a lot of the talking before anyone reads a word.
Choosing a Palette That Works Together
Colors rarely stand alone, because each one affects the others around it. That’s why we think about the whole combination, not just one color at a time. We also consider the setting, whether it’s a building, a boat, or a neighborhood entrance. Sometimes a client already has brand colors, so we work from those. Other times, we help you choose.
How We Approach Color
We paint with Sherwin-Williams, so we can match almost any color you have in mind. In our Edgewater, Maryland shop, we choose the colors and materials that suit each sign and the place it will hang. First, we talk through your ideas. Then we build from there, so the finished sign matches what you pictured. You can read more on our color in sign making page.
See the Work
- Gold leaf boat name for Golden Light
- Logo mural for Whole Foods Market in Rockville
- Faux antique Crabs & Beer sign
- Gold leaf boat names gallery
- Faux antique signs gallery
- Everything we build
Contact Designs & Signs
Thinking about colors for your sign? Send us a message through our contact form, or call (410) 798-5115.