What Colors are Trending in 2026?
Color can set the tone before an envelope is even opened. From romantic wedding invitations to polished business stationery, event invitations, restaurant menus, and more, the right envelope color adds personality, creates contrast, and makes a memorable first impression.
At LCI Paper, weโve been watching which colors customers are reaching for throughout 2026. Based on the colors that continue to stand out across weddings, stationery, events, restaurants, and professional projects, weโve rounded up 10 of our most sought-after Gmund Colors Matt envelope colors of the year.
And thereโs plenty to choose from! Gmund Colors Matt envelopes feature a refined matte finish and deep Euro flap, with LCI offering the collection in a range of standard invitation and announcement sizes. The current Gmund Colors Matt system includes 54 colors following an April 2026 update that discontinued four colors and introduced 10 new ones.
Whether youโre planning a wedding, refreshing your business stationery, or creating a one-of-a-kind event suite, these are the colors making an impression in 2026.
No. 37 Chocolate Brown
68lb Text (101 g/mยฒ)
0 / 31 / 31 / 74
Deep, rich, and unmistakably sophisticated, Chocolate Brown has been a huge hit this year. Its warm, earthy tone brings a more unexpected alternative to traditional neutrals while still feeling elegant and versatile.
For weddings, Chocolate Brown creates a beautiful backdrop for lighter inks and soft, romantic palettes. For business stationery and special projects, it adds warmth without sacrificing polish.
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No. 03 Olive Green
68lb Text (101 g/mยฒ)
39 / 11 / 68 / 0
Olive Green continues to be one of the most popular colors of 2026. This lighter olive shade works especially well with both black and white ink, making it an easy choice for everything from wedding stationery to branded event materials.
It also fits right into the continued love for earthy, nature inspired color palettes. Pair it with cream, white, warm neutrals, or deeper greens for a sophisticated look.
If you are planning to mail envelopes with white ink printing, we highly recommend checking out our free guide to mailing success for best practices.
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No. 49 Wedding White
91lb Text (135 g/mยฒ)
0 / 0 / 2 / 0
Some colors never go out of style and our Wedding White envelopes are one of them. Featuring a beautiful, soft off-white tone and a substantial 91lb text weight, it remains a fan favorite year after year because it works with virtually any color combination.
Choose Wedding White when you want your invitation suite to feel timeless, elegant, and effortlessly classic.
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No. 28 Chartreuse
68lb Text (101 g/mยฒ)
23 / 22 / 85 / 0
Chartreuse brings an unmistakable pop of avocado yellow-green to the 2026 color story.
It has been particularly on trend for weddings this year, especially when paired with rich, dramatic shades. One standout combination is Chartreuse with burgundy, which can be recreated beautifully using LCIโs Merlot envelopes.
The result? A palette that feels colorful, editorial, and distinctly modern.
No. 07 Wedding Cream
91lb Text (135 g/mยฒ)
0 / 1 / 1 / 0
Soft, warm, and endlessly elegant, Wedding Cream remains a staple in 2026.
For couples who want something softer than bright white, this creamy neutral creates an inviting foundation for both classic and contemporary invitation designs. It also makes an easy match for colorful ink, botanical artwork, metallic inspired palettes, and other warm tones.
In other words, Wedding Cream proves that a classic neutral can still feel fresh.
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No. 62 Light Sky Blue
81lb Text (120 g/mยฒ)
8 / 1 / 0 / 3
Thereโs something effortlessly charming about Light Sky Blue. This gorgeous baby blue shade has been a major favorite for weddings, baby showers, and special events.
Its subtle color adds just enough personality without overwhelming the design. Use it with white, cream, gray, or other soft shades for an airy stationery suite, or let the blue take center stage.
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No. 04 Merlot
68lb Text (101 g/mยฒ)
42 / 78 / 68 / 45
Rich, dramatic, and romantic, Merlot delivers that perfect burgundy, wine-red look that continues to be a favorite for weddings and special events.
It also makes a natural partner for this year’s popular Chartreuse and burgundy combination. If you want a color palette with depth, contrast, and plenty of personality, Merlot is an easy place to start.
No. 88 Forest Green*
81lb Text (120 g/mยฒ)
67 / 58 / 85 / 40
The Forest Green trend continues into 2026. Often described as a dark olive green, this rich shade brings an earthy, sophisticated feel to wedding suites, stationery, and special event pieces.
There is one important note: the manufacturer has discontinued this color*. LCI Paper still has limited quantities available while supplies last, so if Forest Green is the color youโve been looking for, now is the time to grab it.
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No. 81 Chardonnay
81lb Text (120 g/mยฒ)
9 / 14 / 13 / 0
Call it Chardonnay, beige, taupe, or simply the perfect versatile neutral.
This light tan shade has a subtle gray undertone and a smooth matte finish, making it an especially easy color to incorporate into a wide range of palettes. It has also been a big hit for restaurant signage and menus, where its understated look complements everything from modern branding to warm, elevated interiors.
For projects that need a neutral foundation with a little more character than plain white, Chardonnay delivers.
No. 99 Snow White
81lb Text (120 g/mยฒ)
3 / 3 / 3 / 0
Last but certainly not least, Snow White remains a go-to for businesses and anyone looking for a bright, substantial white envelope.
Made from sturdy 81lb text stock, Snow White offers a crisp foundation for professional correspondence, branded mailings, invitations, and everyday stationery. Itโs proof that sometimes the most dependable choice is also one of the most versatile.
Make Your 2026 Color Palette Complete
Choosing an envelope color is only the beginning. LCI Paper makes it easy to carry your favorite shade throughout your entire stationery suite.
Gmund Colors Matt envelopes pair with matching 111lb cardstock (300 g/mยฒ), along with coordinating cards, envelope liners, invitation bands, and other specialty paper products. That means you can build a cohesive look from the envelope to the invitation and every detail in between.
And when it comes to printing, you have options. Order your envelopes blank and customize them at home using LCI Paperโs free downloadable envelope print templates, available in InDesign, Microsoft Word, and PDF formats.
LCI also offers professional envelope printing and addressing in black, color, or white ink.
If youโre considering white ink on a colored envelope, LCI recommends paying close attention to contrast and readability for mailing.
Find Your Favorite 2026 Envelope Color
From rich Chocolate Brown and Merlot to soft Wedding Cream and Light Sky Blue, this year’s most popular colors show just how much personality an envelope can bring to a project.
Whether your style is classic, earthy, colorful, romantic, or modern, thereโs a Gmund Colors Matt shade to help set the tone.
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