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What Colour Should a Picture frame Matting be?

Choosing the right mat color enhances your artwork and creates visual balance. Here’s how to pick the best one:

Classic White or Off-White: A safe, timeless choice used in galleries to keep the focus on the art.

Match the Artwork: Choose a softer shade of a color found in the piece for harmony.

Contrast for Impact: Dark or bold mats make the artwork pop, especially in black-and-white photography.

Consider Frame & Décor: Neutral mats blend well, while colored mats add personality to a space.

Double Matting: A neutral outer mat with a subtle inner color adds depth and elegance.

We are looking to display just few mat colors for our Masonic frames. Do you have a favorite mat color for your Masonic Certificate frames? Let us know in the comments!

King Charles III Portrait
Weston Temple - Toronto