--- title: Northern Engraving | Blog for Aluminum Nameplates and Plastic Labels | Color Development description: Color Development | Covers aluminum and plastic nameplate and label design, processes and best practices. --- [](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/topic/color-development#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - Nameplate Blog # Nameplate Blog ## [Custom Color Match for Luxury Fragrance Appliqué](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/custom-color-match-for-luxury-cosmetic-applique) Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Color is a big deal for design teams in most industries. Color can evoke emotion and that spark to pick your product versus the next on the shelf. It makes sense when a specific color is called out for a product that the nameplate or label follow suit. This is what happened for a fragrance bottle ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/custom-color-match-for-luxury-cosmetic-applique) ## Blue Energy in Aluminum Nameplate Design Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) The color blue is energetic and can open the flow of communication. Adding blue to your aluminum nameplate design creates vibrance, mystery and drama. Blue represents knowledge, integrity, understanding and stability. Here are a few aluminum nameplate designs that incorporate a blue finish. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/63177/blue-energy-in-aluminum-nameplate-design) ## Color Definition for Aluminum Nameplates | Background or Graphics? Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Defining color for your nameplate may seem like an easy element in the design. It is important to consider whether the color called out is to be used for background or graphic decoration. The same color can look quite different depending on the substrate and amount of coverage. Overlooking this ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/color-definition-for-aluminum-nameplates-background-or-graphics) ## Custom Color Match for Cosmetic Applique Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Coordinating color between packaging and labeling elements of product design can be a challenge due to potential difference in substrate materials. Color can vary depending on the substrate that it is printed on. Aluminum nameplates can be made to coordinate with your specific color specifications. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/custom-color-match-for-cosmetic-applique) ## How to Customize Patterns for Aluminum Badges using Color Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Pattern Customization Using Color Many times patterns on aluminum nameplates and trim are developed using silver background. It is so fun to see how customers take a pattern and customize it to suit their needs and design. One option to customize a pattern for product identification is to change ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/how-to-customize-patterns-for-aluminum-badges-using-color) ## How to Define Color for Nameplates and Labels Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Color Specifying for Product Identification There is no shortage of information on the topic of specifying color. Plug the term into Google, and you will find pages of terminology, guidelines, and tips designed to help users manage and define color. While it is exciting to see the plethora of ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/207748/How-to-Define-Color-for-Nameplates-and-Labels-SlideShare) ## Aluminum Appliance Panels Get Facelift for a Cause Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) Limited Edition Customization What do you do when you have an existing product with branding and decoration but need to change the decoration for a special run? Do you have to start from scratch with the aluminum trim design? Certainly not! This is actually a common need to differentiate between ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/118777/Aluminum-Appliance-Panels-Get-Facelift-for-a-Cause) ## Stylish Aluminum Bicycle Nameplate Posted by [Vicky Bowie](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/vicky-bowie) RIH-Cové BV Bicycle Badge RIH Cové BV is a long-standing European bicycle company, based in the Netherlands. These bicycles are used mainly for racing and are exposed to environmental extremes, including vibration due to gravel roads, various forms of weather, travel and storage. Any time one of ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/109662/stylish-aluminum-bicycle-nameplate) ## Laboratory Equipment features Aluminum Nameplate Posted by [Kelly Kjos](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/kelly-kjos) After reviewing numerous nameplate samples and styles, Labconco decided a highly formed nameplate was best suited for their application. The edges on their nameplate are formed down approximately .085”. A plastic molded filler piece provides support and is adhered within the formed down edges on ... 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