Color blueprint
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Full-color construction plans, site plans, and architectural drawings printed on premium bond paper and shipped nationwide. When your drawings need to communicate more than lines — color delivers.
When to Order Color
Six use cases where color is essential
Site plans & zoning maps
Color distinguishes property boundaries, utility easements, setback lines, and zoning overlays. Civil engineers and surveyors use color to make site conditions immediately readable.
MEP coordination drawings
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are color-coded by discipline in coordination drawings. Color printing lets each trade read their scope without ambiguity.
Architectural presentations
Client presentations, planning board submittals, and design review packages use color elevations and renderings. Color prints make the difference between a proposal and a vision.
Permit sets with color sheets
Some jurisdictions require color site plans or color elevations in permit submittals. Mix color and B&W sheets in the same order — only pay color pricing for the sheets that need it.
Landscape & hardscape plans
Plant schedules, paving patterns, and irrigation zones use color to make specifications readable in the field. Landscape architects routinely print construction documents in color.
Grading & drainage plans
Contour lines, spot elevations, and drainage flow paths are routinely color-coded by civil engineers to show grade changes and stormwater routing clearly.
Transparent Pricing
Color vs B&W vs Mylar pricing
All prices per print. No setup fees, no minimums. Mix B&W and color in the same order.
| Size | Dimensions | Sq Ft | B&W Bond | Color Bond | Color Mylar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH B | 12 × 18 in | 1.5 | $0.75 | $1.88 | — |
| ARCH C | 18 × 24 in | 3.0 | $1.50 | $3.75 | $11.25 |
| ARCH D ★ | 24 × 36 in | 6.0 | $3.00 | $7.50 Most Common | $22.50 |
| ARCH E | 36 × 48 in | 12.0 | $6.00 | $15.00 | $45.00 |
| ANSI C | 17 × 22 in | 2.6 | $1.30 | $3.25 | — |
| ANSI D | 22 × 34 in | 5.2 | $2.60 | $6.50 | — |
| ANSI E | 34 × 44 in | 10.4 | $5.20 | $13.00 | — |
B&W bond = $0.50/sq ft · Color bond = $1.25/sq ft · Color mylar = $3.75/sq ft · Free UPS Ground on orders $29+
Which Should I Order?
Color vs black & white
- Color distinguishes systems or zones (MEP, zoning, utility)
- Client or planning board presentation materials
- Permit submittal requires color sheets
- Landscape or site plans with plant/material schedules
- Grading or drainage plans with color-coded contours
- Any drawing where black & white would lose information
- Standard construction documents for field use
- Permit sets with no color requirements
- Sub-contractor distribution sets
- RFI and change order reference prints
- Budget is the primary constraint
- Drawings rely on line weight, not color, for clarity
Common Questions
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