A beautiful invitation starts with good readability. Guests should be able to read the text quickly, both on mobile devices and on larger screens. The right text color and sufficient contrast make the difference.
Contrast means the difference between the text color and the background. The greater the difference, the easier the text is to read.
Dark on light or light on dark
The most common combination is dark text on a light background. This works well in almost every case.
However, light text on a dark background can also be very readable. The most important factor is that there is enough contrast between the text and the background.
Problems usually occur when the text and background colors are too similar. For example, dark text on a medium-dark background, or light text on a light background.
| Dark text Light background | Dark text Medium-dark background |
| Light text Medium-dark background | Light text Dark background |
Use calm colors for longer texts
For longer texts, neutral colors often work best. Think of black, dark gray, or dark blue on a light background.
If you prefer a dark background, choose a light text color so the contrast remains strong.
For longer texts, avoid colors that quickly become tiring to read. This includes pastel tones, neon colors (such as yellow or light green), and very saturated colors like bright red or bright blue. They may look appealing but often make longer texts harder to read.
Check your invitation on mobile
Many guests will view an invitation on their phone. Text that looks clear on a large screen may be harder to read on a small screen.
Therefore, always check how your invitation looks on mobile devices. This way you can quickly see whether the contrast is strong enough.