Comfort Colors Color Chart 2026: All Colors, Names & Hex Codes

Comfort Colors 1717 Color Range: Quick Answer

The Comfort Colors 1717 Heavyweight Ring Spun Tee is available in roughly 50–60 active colorways at any given time (Comfort Colors periodically adds, retires, and restores shades). Every color is garment-dyed after construction, which gives the fabric its signature lived-in texture and slightly heathered appearance. No two dye lots are identical — that vintage variation is intentional and part of the appeal.

Use the chart below to identify color names, compare approximate hex values on screen, and decide which shades work best for your decoration method. Because dye lots vary and Comfort Colors updates availability seasonally, always confirm current stock with your decorator before placing a bulk order.

Full Comfort Colors 1717 Color Chart (2026 Edition)

The hex codes below are approximations based on widely referenced swatches. Monitor calibration and dye-lot variation mean on-screen color will differ from the physical garment. Use as a starting reference only.

Disclaimer: Hex values are approximations for reference planning only. Garment-dyed colors vary by dye lot, and Comfort Colors updates its active palette seasonally. Confirm current color availability with DTLA Print before finalizing your order.

How Comfort Colors’ Color System Works

Garment Dyeing vs. Piece Dyeing

Standard blank tees are piece-dyed — the fabric is dyed before cutting and sewing. Comfort Colors does the opposite: the garment is fully constructed first, then tumbled in a dye bath. This process saturates every seam, thread, and cuff simultaneously, producing the soft, broken-in look the brand is known for.

Pigment Dye and Vintage Wash

Most 1717 colors use a pigment dye process, where pigment particles sit on the surface of the cotton fiber rather than bonding chemically the way reactive dyes do. The result is a slightly faded, matte appearance even on a brand-new shirt. Some colorways — particularly lighter shades like Ivory, Butter, and Chalky Mint — go through an additional vintage wash step that amplifies the worn-in character.

Dye Lot Variation

Because each batch of garments is dyed separately, the same color name can look slightly different from one production run to the next. This is not a defect — it is the defining characteristic of garment dyeing. If your project requires tight color consistency across a very large order, discuss dye lot matching with your decorator in advance.

Color Naming Conventions

Comfort Colors color names are descriptive and evocative rather than numerical. The brand does not publish a Pantone equivalent chart for its garments, since the pigment-dye process is incompatible with the precision Pantone matching assumes. When you see a name like “Lagoon Blue” or “Crunchberry,” treat it as a general family descriptor rather than a precise specification.

Color Availability by Style and Order Size

Core vs. Seasonal Colors

Comfort Colors divides its palette into core colors (maintained year-round) and seasonal or limited colors that rotate in and out. Colors like White, Ivory, Black, True Navy, Blanket Gray, and Terracotta are effectively always in stock. Brighter or more trend-driven shades — Neon Pink, Chartreuse, Watermelon — may have shorter windows of availability or run out mid-season.

Popular Colors for Custom Orders

At DTLA Print, the most frequently ordered 1717 colors for custom decorated apparel are:

• Neutrals: Ivory, Blanket Gray, Sandstone, Pepper — timeless, sell-through easily
• Darks: Black, True Navy, Midnight — reliable for high-contrast screen printing
• Earth tones: Terracotta, Yam, Moss, Khaki — dominant in lifestyle and streetwear drops since 2023
• Pastels: Chalky Mint, Ice Blue, Peachy, Butter — popular for spring/summer collections

Minimum Order Quantities

DTLA Print stocks a wide range of Comfort Colors blanks and can source additional colors on request. Screen printing starts at 12 pieces; DTG printing and embroidery are available from a single piece, which makes low-MOQ sampling practical before committing to a full production run.

Best Colors for Screen Printing vs. DTG on Comfort Colors 1717

Screen Printing Considerations

Screen printing on garment-dyed fabric requires attention to the base color’s absorbency and surface texture. Because pigment-dyed cotton has a slightly irregular surface, a soft-hand underbase is often recommended on mid-tone and dark garments to keep colors vibrant rather than letting them bleed into the fabric’s uneven texture.

• Light colors (White, Ivory, Butter, Ice Blue, Chalky Mint, Peachy): Minimal or no underbase needed. Nearly any ink color prints cleanly. Best for fine detail and soft-hand feels.
• Mid-tones (Blanket Gray, Blue Jean, Seafoam, Khaki, Terracotta): A flash-cured underbase is recommended for designs with white or light ink. Darker ink colors can often print direct.
• Dark colors (Black, True Navy, Midnight, Pepper, Espresso, Berry, Crimson): A full white underbase is required for any design with light colors. DTLA Print uses Pantone-matched plastisol inks to keep brand colors accurate across runs.

DTG Printing Considerations

DTG excels on light and white garments. On dark or mid-tone Comfort Colors 1717 tees, a DTG pretreatment layer is applied before printing to bond the ink to the fabric. The pigment-dye texture of the 1717 means the hand feel of a pretreat print may be slightly more pronounced than on a piece-dyed tee — something to evaluate on a sample before a large run.

• Best DTG colors: White, Ivory, Butter, Chalky Mint, Ice Blue, Peachy — clean white point means no pretreatment needed and maximum color gamut.
• Good DTG with pretreat: Blanket Gray, Blue Jean, Seafoam, Khaki — results are strong; request a sample print to approve before bulk production.
• DTG on darks: Achievable on Black, True Navy, and other darks with pretreat, but the matte, lived-in texture of pigment-dyed fabric can slightly soften fine detail. Screen printing often produces crisper results on very dark Comfort Colors garments.

Embroidery

Nearly all 1717 colors work well for embroidery. The heavier 6.1 oz. fabric holds a backing sheet without distortion, and the earthy-toned colorways (Terracotta, Moss, Khaki, Sandstone) are particularly popular for tonal or low-contrast embroidery that complements the vintage aesthetic.

Order Comfort Colors 1717 with Custom Printing at DTLA Print

DTLA Print is a full-service custom apparel decorator based in downtown Los Angeles. We carry Comfort Colors blanks and decorate in-house — no outsourcing, no middlemen.

• Screen printing: from 12 pieces, 10–14 business day standard turnaround; rush from 3–5 business days
• DTG printing: from 1 piece via our DTG service
• Embroidery: from 1 piece
• Free mockups and proofs on every order before production begins
• Pantone-matched inks for screen print jobs requiring precise brand color
• Honest dye-lot guidance: we will advise on lot availability and, where color consistency is critical, source from a single production run where possible

Ready to start? Request a quote and tell us your color choices, quantity, and decoration method. Our team typically responds within one business day.