8 Options in Black and Silver Nameplates
Nameplate Options
Looking for that perfect color combination for your product branding? The possibilities are endless when it comes to colors and processes. However, the neutral color palette of silver and black and their myriad variations stand out as a favorite whether on home electronics, furniture or automotive badging. This high contrast combo offers a long list of options available to you in creating the right look for your product that meets your budget.
Options in Design | Black and Silver Nameplates
This article explores a few of the possibilities in bringing together black and silver in your design. The first five options are all on flat nameplates (note: the Samsonite nameplate does have a formed edge but the graphics are flat). Flat nameplates minimize your investment in tooling and may be combined with a stock die option to further cut costs. The final three options combine black and silver decoration on aluminum with embossing, debossing and forming.
- High gloss and low gloss
- Sandblast finish and black
- Overall low gloss
- Etch and fill black
- Textured black pattern
- Embossed graphics
- Debossed graphics
- Spun aluminum
High Gloss Bright Aluminum and Low Gloss Black Background
The Hon nameplate is a wonderful example of simple tasteful design on a flat nameplate. The high contrast color combination is further emphasized with contrasting gloss levels.
Fine Sandblast Background Finish and Black Graphics
Metallic silvers and the sandblast look they create are a popular option in nameplates and a perfect match for black graphics. The Blessing nameplate highlights the sandblast effect with a bright aluminum border.
Soft Touch Finish on Bright Aluminum and Black
The beauty in many of these nameplates is their simple design. The Samsonite label shown here is no exception. A soft touch finish is applied to the black background and bright aluminum graphics. The result is an almost anodized look and feel.
Etch and Fill Black on Brushed Aluminum
The durable etching process is used to create a sophisticated look in this furniture nameplate for Concept Seating. The brushed aluminum background is in high contrast to the etched graphics.
Textured Black Pattern with Engine Striped Graphics
A low gloss texture is screen printed on high gloss black to create this pattern in the background of the Promega nameplate. The graphics are engine striped to add depth and movement.
Embossed Bright Aluminum Graphics with High Gloss Black Background
Embossing is used to further define the bright aluminum graphics against the high gloss black background on the Cobra nameplate.
Debossed Black Graphics with Brushed Aluminum Background
The Boston badge shown here illustrates how using a brushed aluminum background changes the look of the part. The graphics are debossed or recessed.
Spun and Bright Aluminum Graphics with Gloss Black Background
A spin is used in the Jaguar logo on this steering wheel button to add movement to the embossed graphics. A piano black backrground is an elegant contrast to the aluminum graphics.
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