{"title":"Neutral \u0026 Earth Tones Printables","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNeutral Party Printables\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeutral is cream, sand, taupe, oat, stone and warm white, with no accent colour at all. It is the safest choice on this site and, done properly, the most expensive-looking, because there is no colour to distract from the paper and the typography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll editable in Canva.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy people choose neutral\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree reasons come up repeatedly. It works for a gender neutral baby shower without signalling anything. It photographs beautifully, which matters when the whole event ends up on a phone. And it matches whatever flowers, food and venue you end up with, which removes an entire category of decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaking neutral work rather than look unfinished\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeutral fails when everything is the same tone. The fix is contrast in texture and weight rather than colour: a heavier stock, a mix of matte and slightly textured paper, and type that varies between light and bold. Three tones from the same family, not one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender neutral baby showers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern weddings\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eengagement parties\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChristenings\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enaming ceremonies\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult birthdays\u003c\/strong\u003e of any age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDinner parties\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehousewarmings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeutral theme questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs neutral too boring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly if the paper is thin. On heavy textured stock a neutral invitation reads as considered; on cheap paper it reads as unfinished. Stock choice carries this theme entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCream or oat 300 gsm, matte or lightly textured. Recycled stock suits it and often looks better than smooth white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I add one colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, though at that point it becomes a different theme. If you want an accent, sage or terracotta sit closest without breaking the palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill neutral tones print accurately?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale creams and oats often print nearly white on a home printer, because the tone is close to the paper. Print a test, and consider using cream stock so the paper provides the warmth instead of the ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes neutral suit a children's party?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has become popular for first birthdays, where the parents are choosing. Older children generally want colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/papergoodsparty.com\/collections\/neutral.oembed","provider":"Paper Goods Party","version":"1.0","type":"link"}