There is something subtle and classic about tone-on-tone printing that elevates the look of a piece. We have been enjoying the tonal printing trend for a while now and are excited to share examples of this trend from our latest release.

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Darcy Save the Date

• Letterpress ink: olive
• Fonts: scotch display compressed + claudya script + orator std
• Paper: spruce 2-ply
• Card size: a-6 (tier 2)
• Foil edging: tawny shine

The reaching vines, foliage, and flowers of the Darcy save the date are perfect for a garden bash. The olive letterpress printing is darker than our 2-ply spruce paper, so there is plenty of contrast for ease of reading while still showcasing a tonal look.

Darcy Invitation

• Letterpress ink: olive
• Foil stamping: tawny shine (invitation + envelope)
• Fonts: scotch display compressed + claudya script + orator std + monogram couture
• Papers: sage velvet + moss duplexed 2-ply (invitation) + moss 1-ply (mounting card)
• Invite size: f-8 (tier 3) | mounting card size: custom cut 4.81 x 6.44 (tier 2)
• Silk ribbon: moss
• Edge painting: olive
• Liner: darcy pattern in tawny shine on moss text
• Envelope: latte
• Digital addressing ink: olive

Elwood Reception Card

• Card size: a-2 (tier 1)
• Letterpress ink: cypress
• Fonts: brandon grotesque + tan waltzing mathilde
• Paper: spruce 1-ply

A complete monochromatic look is lovely, but you can also use the tone-on-tone concept to highlight specific parts of the design. The Darcy invitation retains some tone-on-tone appearance by pairing olive letterpress for the floral border with sage velvet. The border creates a balanced design, but utilizing the tonal look for the floral frame shifts the focus to the foil-stamped names. The names are a natural focal point due to the foil stamping, but the tonal border helps draw the eye to the names. 

The Elwood reception card stays true to the tone-on-tone trend. Cypress letterpress is the perfect complement to our spruce paper. The green tones work well together and add an understated flair.

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Harriet Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

• Letterpress ink: yale
• Fonts: beloved gray + ivy mode
• Paper: cloud 2-ply
• Card size: a-2 (tier 1)

The Harriet rehearsal dinner card has clean lines and a modern feel. The simplistic design exudes the notion that less is more. The ink and paper selection follows through on this concept. Yale letterpress printing on 2-ply cloud paper maintains that simple and elegant look.

Nash Rehearsal Dinner Invitation

• Letterpress ink: terracotta
• Fonts: the original + branch
• Paper: bella handmade terracotta
• Card size: a-6 (tier 2)

The Nash rehearsal dinner invitation delivers that same laidback extravagance but conveys more of a rustic tone. Our terracotta letterpress ink is coupled with our new handmade terracotta paper for a true tone-on-tone appearance.

Tonal Inspiration

Tone-on-tone printing can streamline a card design, or it can be a way to highlight other parts of a design. This technique is a current trend, but it has a timeless aspect. We love creating new and exciting designs that celebrate you and your event! Browse our designs to find the perfect piece, or contact us to create something original and custom.

Each year, Pantone releases its chosen color of the year–and the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year is the decadent “Mocha Mousse.” This rich brown is earthy while elegant, on-trend, and an excellent match for our Bella paper in color Sable.

Many of our new inks and papers work beautifully with this color to create sophisticated palettes. Try using our new inks, like Toffee and Ganache, or existing favorites, Umber and Espresso. All of these inks can be printed in letterpress, engraving, or digital form, except Umber, which is only available in letterpress and digital.

In addition to Bella Sable paper, we also offer Bella Mocha velvet, which can be featured on invites and liners or bellybands and tags, all to elevate the look of your printed piece! The envelopes shown above are custom and converted in-house using Bella Sable paper.

Digitally printed liners also coordinate with our envelopes. You can see the specific colors used in the following image.

Find more inspiration to use Mocha Mousse-inspired hues throughout your invitation set. See reimagined versions of designs Andras, Underwood V.2, Gwynn, and Ryann featuring rich earth tones, below.

Whether using our Sable paper, Mocha velvet, or one of our lavish inks, you have options to incorporate this on-trend color into your suite. Learn more about trends, and let us help you create the perfect save-the-date or invitation for your big day. Contact us to learn more and get a quote for your invitation using a Mocha Mousse-inspired hue!