Solder Mask Colors: How To Choose The Right

Published on July 2, 2021 , Last modified on July 29, 2024
by Hommer Zhao
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Solder Mask Colors When selecting the different parameters for the printed circuit boards, one of the best options is to think of the solder mask colors.

The solder masks are available in different hues from which you can choose and make your printed circuit board.

The following are the primary solder mask colors that are widely adopted for printed circuit board designs.

Green solder mask

Green is the most common color used as a solder mask in printed circuit boards. Such boards are usually bod green and have a white silkscreen.

Green is the best color for the printed circuit board design and is well-suited.

The white silkscreen is also in good contrast with the green color.

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Red solder mask

The red color is also becoming famous for PCB design because it looks attractive, and the contrast between the transistors and components gives it a better look.

The silkscreen also stands at best on the board in a red background, and the flux residues are cleaning up amazingly well.

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Solder Mask ColorBlue solder mask

The dark blue color is being used in numerous professional printed circuit boards, gaining immense demand. The contrast between the planes, trances, and empty spaces is fantastic.

The best thing about having the blue color printed circuit board is its contrast between the silkscreen and solder mask if there is heavy labeling in the printed circuit board.

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Other Colors

Black, white, and yellow are a few other colors used as solder mask colors, but they are not that popular. Selective companies are using these colors for commercial purposes.

The contrast among the traces, silkscreen, and solder mask is good, and the components also look attractive in these colors.

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