Seal shades preview for Registry-ID labels

Seal Shades

These are the six grayscale seal variants used with Author Imprint Registry-ID labels. The goal is simple: choose the option that gives the strongest contrast against your cover background so the seal stays readable at thumbnail size.

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Recommendation:
The seal should never overpower the book cover. It is intended to be discreet yet clearly visible, supporting authenticity without competing with the title, artwork, or author name.

All seal variants

Shown in order (ID1 → ID5). Each option includes guidance on which cover colours it suits best.

ID1 — Black

Black background •
White writing + border

Recommended default

ID1 seal: black background with white writing and border

Best on dark covers and busy artwork where you need maximum clarity.
Strong contrast keeps the Registry-ID readable in thumbnails.
Works well on deep tones: black, navy, maroon, forest green.

ID2 — Dark Grey

Dark grey background •
White writing + border

Low-shine option

ID2 seal: dark grey background with white writing and border

For covers where pure black feels too harsh.
Great on near-black backgrounds with subtle texture.
Pairs well with charcoal, slate, dark photography, muted designs.

ID3a — Medium Grey

Medium grey background •
White writing + border

Mid-tone match

ID3 seal: medium grey background with black writing and border

Best for mid-grey or neutral covers where you want a softer look.
Good for minimal designs, matte greys, beige, muted palettes.
Choose this when you want contrast without “high contrast” styling.

ID3b — Medium Grey

Medium grey background •
Black writing + border

Mid-tone match

ID3 seal: medium grey background with white writing and border

Useful when the cover is mid-tone but trends darker.
Good on smoky greys, textured stone, darker neutral artwork.
If ID2 feels too dark, this is the next clean option.

ID4 — Light Grey

Light grey background •
Black writing + border

Soft light option

ID4 seal: light grey background with black writing and border

Best for light covers where white would disappear.
Good for creams, pastels, pale photography, minimalist covers.
Still readable, but softer than pure white.

ID5 — White

White background •
Black writing + border

Recommended default

ID5 seal: white background with black writing and border

Best on light covers and busy artwork where contrast matters.
Often the clearest option on Amazon thumbnails.
Works well on white, cream, pale colours, and high-key photos.

Best practice: If you are unsure, choose ID1 (Black) for dark covers and ID5 (White) for light covers. If the cover background is mid-tone, test both ID3 variants at thumbnail size and pick the clearest.