Music Paper Colour (opinions needed!)
Posted: 26 Oct 2021, 00:09
Hi all
Recently, I received a sample of some new paper my regular paper provider has started making, which has an off-white, blush/nude colour with "high opacity, yet low lightfastness". After doing some research on what this means, the paper has the fascinating ability to purposely lose its tint when exposed to direct light.
Here are some photos of a 9.5" x 12.5" part score that illustrate this (though the camera does half-correct this):
In low light: Versus
In direct light: Personally, I love the unique colour and it still has enough visibility for musicians to read comfortably (the perks of off-white paper, like cream/ivory) but isn't too flashy either. But I'm worried people will just see this paper and think it's too dull/tinted for proper use.
What're everyone's thoughts? Would love to know!
Recently, I received a sample of some new paper my regular paper provider has started making, which has an off-white, blush/nude colour with "high opacity, yet low lightfastness". After doing some research on what this means, the paper has the fascinating ability to purposely lose its tint when exposed to direct light.
Here are some photos of a 9.5" x 12.5" part score that illustrate this (though the camera does half-correct this):
In low light: Versus
In direct light: Personally, I love the unique colour and it still has enough visibility for musicians to read comfortably (the perks of off-white paper, like cream/ivory) but isn't too flashy either. But I'm worried people will just see this paper and think it's too dull/tinted for proper use.
What're everyone's thoughts? Would love to know!