Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM

Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

What is the Standard Color Sequence in Carbonless Forms?

Answer

The standard color sequence depends on how many parts your carbonless form has. Each part is a separate colored sheet, in a fixed top-to-bottom order.

PartsColor sequence
2 partWhite, Yellow (or White, Pink)
3 partWhite, Yellow, Pink
4 partWhite, Yellow, Pink, Golden Rod
5 partWhite, Green, Yellow, Pink, Golden Rod

The white sheet is the top (original) copy, with the remaining colors following in the order shown.

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