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How do I change the background colour of my mailer or product box?
Last updated 17 June 2026.
Guide
Select the Background tab and choose a colour for your design using the available colour tools.

Steps to change the background colour 

1

Open the Background tab

From the left panel of the editor, open the Background tab.

VistaPrint Design Studio showing a mailer box with an arrow pointing to the background button.
2

Choose a colour

Select a background colour from the available colour palette.

VistaPrint Design Studio showing a mailer box with the colour palette highlighted.
3

Use the Eyedropper

Pick a colour directly from your design using the Eyedropper tool.

VistaPrint Design Studio showing a mailer box with an arrow pointing to the Eyedropper tool button.
4

Enter a custom colour

Enter a HEX code or select CMYK to adjust the CMYK values.

VistaPrint Design Studio showing a mailer box with both the CMYK sliders and the HEX code entry highlighted.
5

Use a transparent background

Select No Colour (the white circle with a red line) to remove the background. 

VistaPrint Design Studio showing a mailer box with an arrow pointing to the No colour background button.

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