Printed Color Match Chart

In short: The Printed Color Match Chart from Roman Empire Print Shop is a physical swatch chart with 256 colors and their hex codes, printed on real transfer film so you can see how a color actually prints instead of guessing from a monitor. It is for anyone ordering DTF or UV DTF transfers: the DTF Color Chart ($14.99) presses onto a black shirt, and the UV DTF Color Chart ($24.99) applies to hard surfaces like tumblers, glass and metal.

Printed color match charts for DTF and UV DTF transfers. Monitors, computers and eyes all show color differently, so a chart printed on the real film is the only reliable way to see how a color will come out. Each chart carries 256 colors with its hex code, and if your exact color is not on the chart it sits between two of the shades shown. Pick the swatch you like, use its hex code in your design, and your print will match the chart.

DTF Color Chart — the 256-color chart printed as a DTF transfer for fabric. Press it on a black shirt to see the colors as they print on apparel.
UV DTF Color Chart — the same 256-color chart printed as a UV DTF transfer for hard surfaces such as tumblers, glass, metal and plastic.

How to use it

1. Press the DTF chart on a black shirt (apply the UV DTF chart to a hard surface).
2. Find the hex code of the color you like.
3. Use that hex code in your designs.

Quick answers

What is a printed color match chart and why do I need one?

It is a chart of 256 colors, each labeled with its hex code, printed on the same film used for your transfers. Monitors, computers and eyes all show color differently, so a chart printed on real film is the only reliable way to see how a color will come out.

How much does the color chart cost?

The DTF Color Chart is $14.99 and the UV DTF Color Chart is $24.99.

How do I use the chart?

Press the DTF chart onto a black shirt, or apply the UV DTF chart to a hard surface. Find the hex code of the color you like and use that hex code in your design so your print matches the chart.

What if the exact color I want is not on the chart?

If your color is not one of the 256 shown, it falls between two of the shades on the chart. Pick the closest swatch and use its hex code.

Should I get the DTF chart or the UV DTF chart?

Choose the DTF chart if you print on fabric and soft goods, since it presses onto apparel. Choose the UV DTF chart if you decorate hard surfaces such as tumblers, glass, metal and plastic, which needs no heat press.

What press settings do I use for the DTF chart?

Press at 290-300 degrees F for 7-12 seconds. It is hot peel film, so let it cool a couple of seconds, peel, then repress 5-10 seconds with a teflon sheet on top.

How fast does the chart ship and is there a minimum order?

There are no minimums, and Gang sheets and transfers ordered by 12 PM Mountain time (Mon–Fri) ship the same day by 4:30 PM (orders over 500 inches of film: as fast as we can, not guaranteed same day) nationwide from romanempireprinting.com.

Who do I contact with questions about the chart?

Text or call Roman Empire Print Shop at 406-402-7912, or email support@romanempireprinting.com, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm Mountain time.