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Shop custom white picture mats cut to size. Compare the color value, undertone, surface, core, and thickness, then specify the outside dimensions and opening needed for your artwork and frame.
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Popular White Colors
9613 Super White
Brightest White Mat Available
9500 White Glove
Standard White Mat
9804 Pure White
Nice Off-White Mat
9508 White Sands
Creamy Mat
9616 Honey Wheat
Creamier Mat
9509 Half & Half
In Between White and Light Yellow
9545 Glacier
Cool Bluish White
White
9500 White Glove
Our standard bright white, ideal for gallery artists and black and white photography
9801 Chalk
Similar to 9613 Super White, but with a hint of beige and slightly textured
9802 White Art
Very close to 9801 Chalk; you might order mat samples for comparison
9501 White Collar
Nearly identical to 9802 White Art but a different surface texture
9503 White Hot
Similar to 9801 Chalk but warmer
9502 White Sale
Soft white that is ideal for gallery settings
9805 Coconut Milk
Darker white relative to this grouping, but still translates as a neutral white
9614 Glow
Similar to 9805 Coconut Milk but with slight texture
Cool White
9800 Baker's White
Slightly textured neutral white great for cool color palettes
9545 Glacier
Cool bluish tone makes this white mat moody
Warm White
9505 White Wash
Neutral, soft alternative to our brighter 9500 White Glove
9804 Pure White
Very close to 9505 but a smidge darker
9504 White Lie
Nearly identical color to 9804 Pure White, but features a speckled surface
9506 Egg White
Perhaps a hint more yellow than actual egg whites
Creamy Off White
9807 Off White
Slight yellow tone
9616 Honey Wheat
Yellow tone, very similar to 9807 Off White
9508 White Sands
Softer, less yellow, and lighter than 9616 Honey Wheat
9507 White Elephant
Similar to White Sands 9508 but lighter
9806 Dove
Less yellow compared to others in this grouping; textured
9615 Cream Puff
Warm but not as yellow as other creamy off-whites
9801
Archival
from $5.64
Chalk
Similar to 9613 Super White, but with a hint of beige and slightly textured.
9501
Archival
from $5.64
White Collar
Nearly identical to 9802 White Art but a different surface texture.
9805
Archival
from $5.64
Coconut Milk
Darker white relative to this grouping, but still translates as a neutral white.
9800
Archival
from $5.64
Bakers White
Cool white slightly textured neutral white great for cool color palettes.
9505
Archival
from $5.64
White Wash
Warm white neutral, soft alternative to our brighter 9500 White Glove.
9504
Archival
from $5.64
White Lie
Warm white nearly identical color to 9804 Pure White, but features a speckled surface.
9506
Archival
from $5.64
Egg White
Warm white perhaps a hint more yellow than actual egg whites.
9616
Archival
from $5.64
Honey Wheat
Creamy off white yellow tone, very similar to 9807 Off White
9508
Archival
from $5.64
White Sands
Creamy off white softer, less yellow, and lighter than 9616 Honey Wheat.
9507
Archival
from $5.64
White Elephant
Creamy off white Similar to White Sands 9508 but lighter.
9806
Archival
from $5.64
Dove
Creamy off white less yellow compared to others in this grouping; textured.
9615
Archival
from $5.64
Cream Puff
Creamy off white warm but not as yellow as other creamy off-whites.
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Museum Rising
from $7.90
Rag Rising Polar White
Cotton Polar White Museum
WTBlkCore
Archival Black Core
from $7.05
White mat black core
White mat black core. This is one of only 2 mats with black core on our site.
5533
Fabric Tier 1
from $21.00
Vintage White Linen
Standard neutral off-white fabric mat with a fine weave
White Picture Mats Cut to Your Dimensions
White picture mats create visual space around artwork without introducing a strong competing color. This collection brings together bright white, soft white, warm white, off-white, textured, standard 4-ply, and deep-bevel 8-ply choices that can be cut to the outside dimensions and opening your project requires.
Every mat is cut to the measurements selected during ordering. Choose the outside size that fits the frame and the opening that controls how much artwork remains visible. Single, double, and triple mat designs can use white as the primary border or as a controlled inner accent.
Bright and Crisp Whites
Clean, high-value whites create strong separation and suit contemporary photography, graphic art, certificates, and artwork printed on bright white paper.
Soft and Natural Whites
Gentler whites reduce contrast and often relate more comfortably to watercolor paper, printmaking paper, drawings, and traditional artwork.
Warm and Cream-Toned Whites
Whites with ivory, cream, or yellow undertones coordinate with aged paper, warm artwork, wood frames, and traditional interiors.
Cool and Gray-Toned Whites
Cool whites and pale gray-whites can support black-and-white photography, blue-based artwork, silver frames, and restrained contemporary designs.
Textured White Mats
Linen, silk, suede, and other visible surfaces add texture while keeping the overall palette neutral.
Deep-Bevel White Mats
8-ply white mat board produces a deeper bevel and more dimensional separation around fine art and photography.
How to Choose a White Mat Shade
Compare the mat directly with the paper or brightest important area in the artwork. A mat does not need to match the paper exactly, but an unintended difference between a blue-white mat and warm paper can become more noticeable after framing.
View the choice as part of the complete design: artwork, mat or layered mats, frame finish, glazing, wall color, and room lighting. Screen previews are useful for narrowing the range, but they cannot provide a dependable final color match.
Best suited for: photographs, prints, drawings, certificates, documents, watercolors, and artwork that benefits from a clean or quiet neutral border.
Compare Custom White Picture Mat Options
Start with the value and undertone that support the artwork, then compare surface, core, thickness, and preservation level. The color family defines the general direction, but these material differences determine how the finished mat looks and performs.
| White mat type | Best use | Visual advantage | Important consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright white | Contemporary photography, graphic art, documents | Crisp, clean separation | May look stark beside warm paper or aged artwork |
| Soft white | Prints, drawings, general-purpose framing | Neutral without excessive contrast | Undertone should be checked beside the artwork |
| Warm white or ivory | Watercolors, portraits, vintage prints | Relates well to cream paper and warm frames | Can appear yellow beside a true bright white |
| Cool white | Black-and-white photography and cool palettes | Supports blue, gray, and silver relationships | May feel cold beside warm wood or sepia tones |
| Textured white | Textiles, portraits, and traditional presentations | Adds tactile interest without strong color | Texture is most accurately judged from a sample |
| 8-ply white | Fine art and photography needing added depth | Creates a deeper, more prominent bevel | Requires more frame depth than standard 4-ply |
How to Size a Custom White Picture Mat
A correctly sized mat must fit both the artwork and the frame. Treat the outside dimensions and opening dimensions as separate measurements.
- Measure the artwork. Record its exact width and height and note any signature, border, deckled edge, text, or image detail that must remain visible.
- Choose the opening. The opening is normally slightly smaller than the artwork so the mat overlaps and retains its edges.
- Determine the outside size. The outside dimensions should fit the frame opening. Use the stated frame size or measure a mat that already fits.
- Review the border widths. Confirm that the top, sides, and bottom create the balance you want around the visible image.
- Confirm frame depth. Make sure the frame can hold the mat, artwork, glazing, mounting materials, and backing. Layered and 8-ply mats need additional depth.
Do not make the opening exactly equal to the artwork size unless exposed edges are intentional and another mounting method will support the art. A normal mat opening needs enough overlap to keep the artwork behind it.
Choose the Material, Core, and Mat Layers
Match the Preservation Need
Use archival mat board for photographs, prints, documents, and artwork you want to preserve. Choose museum board for especially valuable, original, historic, or irreplaceable pieces.
Compare Surface and Core
Smooth board keeps attention on the artwork. Fabric adds texture, while white core or black core changes the visible line along the beveled opening.
Add Layers Deliberately
A double or triple mat exposes narrow inner bands. Use those accents to repeat an artwork color, control contrast, or separate the top mat from the image.
Mat colors shown on a monitor are approximate. Order a physical sample when precise color, undertone, surface texture, or core appearance matters.
Picture Mat Guidance and Related Options
Use these resources to compare mat materials and nearby color families or continue building the custom framing package.
How to Choose the Right Picture Mat
Compare preservation level, 4-ply and 8-ply board, surface, core, color, border width, and mat layers.
Picture Mat Samples
Compare actual color, undertone, texture, finish, and core beside the artwork and frame.
White Mat Color Shades
Compare bright, soft, cool, warm, cream, and gray-toned white mat families in more detail.
Custom Archival Picture Mats
Browse conservation-quality choices across the full range of mat colors and surfaces.
Custom White Picture Mat FAQ
How do I choose the right shade of white picture mat?
Place the mat beside the artwork and compare its undertone with the paper, highlights, frame finish, and surrounding room. Bright white creates crisp contrast, while warm, soft, or cream-toned whites usually relate better to warm or naturally colored paper.
Should a white mat match the artwork paper exactly?
Not necessarily. A close relationship can look intentional, but exact matching is difficult and is not always desirable. The goal is to avoid an accidental clash while allowing the artwork to remain the focus.
Do white picture mats come in archival materials?
Yes. The filtered choices can include conservation-quality and museum-quality boards as well as different thicknesses and surfaces. Review the individual mat details when preservation level is important.
Will a bright white mat make old paper look yellow?
It can. A very bright or cool white placed beside aged, cream, or warm paper increases the visible contrast between them. A soft white, ivory, or warm white is often more harmonious.
Can I order double or triple white mats?
Yes. White mats can be combined with another white shade or with a narrow colored inner mat to create controlled depth and emphasis.
Should I order a white mat sample?
A sample is strongly recommended because subtle white undertones are difficult to judge on a monitor and change with room lighting.
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