Can I change the color at the edges of my cards?
Why every card fades into a color at its edges, and how to choose your own shade or go back to the original from your order page.
Why do my cards fade into a color at the edges?
Every card fades softly into one color around its outer edge. This is part of how your cards are printed: cutting a card is never accurate to the hair, and the fade makes sure a trim that lands slightly off-center still looks clean — you never get a sliver of the next card or a hard line. That's why the fade itself always stays, on digital and printed decks alike.
Can I choose the color?
Yes. Open your order's page (the link from your confirmation or deck-ready email) and go to Design options, then choose Card edges. You'll see one of your own cards with the edges shown live as you pick:
- Original — the color your deck was made with.
- From your art — a deep and a soft tone taken from your own card's colors.
- Shades — a range of deep and light tones, plus any color you like from the color wheel.
Use Hold to compare to flip back to your current edges while you decide, and the arrows to try the color on a few different cards. When you're happy, choose Apply to all cards.
How long does it take?
Your cards update over the next minute or two, one by one — you can watch them refresh on your order page. Downloads you start after that include the new edges; a download you made earlier keeps the old ones, so simply download again. Only the edges change: your artwork, card names and numbers stay exactly as they are.
Can I go back to the original?
Yes — open Card edges again and choose Back to the original color. For a printed deck you can do this until you approve it for print.
Can I change it after approving my printed deck?
No. Once you approve a printed deck for print, the cards you approved are exactly the cards we print, so the edge color is locked along with everything else. If something needs to change after approval, contact us.
Why is my very light color a little softer than I picked?
Pure white or near-white edges can read as a blank border to the printer, so the lightest shades are toned down just slightly — you'll still get a soft, paper-like edge.