Colored Boxes are custom-printed paperboard folding cartons finished in bold, full-color tones for brands that want packaging to match a logo, theme, or product line at a glance. Each box is die-cut and printed to your exact color spec.
Consistent color across a product range builds instant brand recognition on a crowded shelf, which helps cosmetic and gift brands stand out. Printing edge to edge in your house colors means a buyer connects the box to your brand before they read a single word.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Box style: reverse-tuck-end, straight-tuck, or auto-bottom die-cut carton
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Cosmetic and beauty lines with a signature color palette
- Gift and retail brands building a recognizable look
- Product ranges that need color-coded packaging
Printing & Finishing
Make your Colored Boxes pop with matte, gloss, or soft-touch velvet lamination. Spot UV adds a glossy accent over a flat color, foil brings a metallic contrast, and emboss or deboss adds depth. A PET window cutout pairs a bold exterior with a clear view inside.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier. The minimum is 50 units (100+ only for specialty rigid boxes), with free design help and free US shipping. Choose rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval, print in full-color CMYK, and add an FSC option. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order, and we return quotes within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The minimum is 50 units, with 100+ only for specialty rigid boxes.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, and a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) is available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. The free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Getting Color Right Across Larger Runs
There are two ways to make a box a solid color and they age differently. Dyed board carries color right through the fiber, so scores and torn edges stay on brand. A flood printed ink lay gives access to any brand reference but shows a white core wherever the board is cut or creased. Uncoated surfaces also shift a printed color noticeably.
| Boxes | Color matching guidance |
|---|---|
| 50 | Press samples to judge the color under store lighting. |
| 500 | One product line held in a single brand color. |
| 1,000 | Two brand colors sharing one structural die. |
| 5,000 | Ink mixing and washup costs spread thinly per box. |
| 10,000+ | Repeat color programs from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Two lanes govern the date: domestic eligible printing tends to close about 7 business days out, specialty imported dyed board can need about 12 weeks, both laid out as planning ranges, not guarantees. Order the sample kit for $19.99 and that fee comes off your first invoice. Send brand color references, board type, box style, and repeat quantity.
How to Order Colored Boxes
Ordering custom colored boxes is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
