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How do I change the background color of my mailer or product box?
Last updated October 12, 2026.
Guide
Select the Background tab and choose a color for your design using the available color tools.

Steps to change the background color 

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 color

Select a background color from the available color palette.

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

Use the Eyedropper

Pick a color 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 color

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 Color (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 color background button.

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