The Comfort Colors 1717 tee currently comes in 68 colors, from White and Black through soft pastels, washed earth tones, deep blues, and a handful of neons. Most of them are pigment dyed for a faded, vintage look, and about a dozen are reactive dyed for a deeper, more even color. The full chart below groups every current 1717 color by family so you can pick blanks fast.
- Style
- Comfort Colors 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight Tee
- Current colors
- 68 (per S&S Activewear listing)
- Fabric
- 100% ring-spun U.S. cotton, 6.1 oz/yd²
- Dye process
- Garment dyed, pigment or reactive depending on color
How Comfort Colors colors work
Most shirts are cut and sewn from fabric that was already dyed. Comfort Colors does it the other way around. The shirt is sewn first from undyed cotton, then the finished garment goes into the dye bath and gets washed. That is what "garment dyed" means, and it is why Comfort Colors shirts feel broken in on day one. Our guide to what garment dyed means goes deeper on the process.
Comfort Colors uses two dye types:
- Pigment dye. Sits on the surface of the fibers. Gives the washed, slightly uneven, vintage look the brand is known for. Most of the palette is pigment.
- Reactive dye. Bonds into the cotton fiber. Gives a richer, more uniform "traditional" dyed look with the same soft hand.
A few colors are switching from reactive or direct dye to pigment right now, so distributor stock can be mixed for a while. Those are marked in the chart.
Comfort Colors color chart (1717)
Color names come from the current S&S Activewear 1717 listing. Dye type comes from the S&S product notes and the Comfort Colors style and color guides. We left out hex codes on purpose: Comfort Colors doesn't publish them, and garment-dyed shirts vary too much for one hex value to be honest.
| Color | Family | Dye type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | White and neutral | Reactive | Cleanest base in the line |
| Ivory | White and neutral | Pigment | Warm off-white |
| Sandstone | White and neutral | Pigment | Light tan |
| Khaki | White and neutral | Pigment | Classic tan |
| Hemp | White and neutral | Pigment | Olive-leaning neutral |
| Espresso | White and neutral | Pigment | Dark brown |
| Black | Gray and black | Reactive | Deep, even black |
| Graphite | Gray and black | Reactive | Even dark gray |
| Pepper | Gray and black | Pigment | Washed charcoal |
| Granite | Gray and black | Reactive or direct (sources differ) | Mid gray |
| Grey | Gray and black | Pigment | Light gray |
| Bay | Green | Pigment | Pale gray-green |
| Sage | Green | Reactive | Muted gray-green |
| Light Green | Green | Pigment | Soft pastel green |
| Island Green | Green | Transitioning to pigment | Bright tropical green |
| Emerald | Green | Pigment | Deep jewel green |
| Moss | Green | Pigment | Dark earthy green |
| Blue Spruce | Green | Pigment | Dark blue-green |
| Seafoam | Green | Pigment | Muted green-blue |
| Chalky Mint | Green | Pigment | Pale minty aqua |
| Island Reef | Blue | Pigment | Light aqua |
| Ice Blue | Blue | Pigment | Pale blue |
| Chambray | Blue | Transitioning to pigment | Soft light blue |
| Lagoon (Lagoon Blue) | Blue | Transitioning to pigment | Bright light blue |
| Washed Denim | Blue | Transitioning to pigment | Faded mid blue |
| Flo Blue | Blue | Pigment | Bright medium blue |
| Blue Jean | Blue | Pigment | Dusty denim blue |
| Denim | Blue | Pigment | Darker denim blue |
| Royal Caribe | Blue | Pigment | Saturated bright blue |
| Sapphire | Blue | Reactive | Vivid blue |
| China Blue | Blue | Reactive | Medium blue |
| Mystic Blue | Blue | Reactive | Deep blue |
| Navy | Blue | Pigment | Washed navy |
| True Navy | Blue | Reactive | Darker, even navy |
| Midnight | Blue | Reactive | Very dark blue |
| Yankey Blue | Blue | Check with your supplier | Listed at S&S; not in the published color guides we checked |
| Periwinkle | Purple | Pigment | Blue-violet |
| Hydrangea | Purple | Pigment | Soft lavender |
| Orchid | Purple | Pigment | Light pink-purple |
| Violet | Purple | Pigment | Medium purple |
| Neon Violet | Purple | Pigment | Neon, heat sensitive |
| Grape | Purple | Pigment | Deep purple |
| Dusk | Purple | Pigment | New in the 2026 guide |
| Blossom | Pink and red | Pigment | Pale pink |
| Rose Quartz | Pink and red | Pigment | New in the 2026 guide |
| Neon Pink | Pink and red | Pigment | Neon, heat sensitive |
| Crunchberry | Pink and red | Pigment | Bright pink |
| Watermelon | Pink and red | Pigment | Pink-red |
| Bright Salmon | Pink and red | Pigment | Coral pink |
| Berry | Pink and red | Pigment | Deep pink-purple |
| Red | Pink and red | Reactive | True red |
| Crimson | Pink and red | Pigment | Washed red |
| Paprika | Pink and red | Reactive | Orange-red |
| Chili | Pink and red | Reactive | Deep red |
| Brick | Pink and red | Pigment | Earthy red |
| Wine | Pink and red | Pigment | Burgundy |
| Peachy | Orange | Pigment | Soft peach |
| Melon | Orange | Pigment | Light orange |
| Neon Cantaloupe | Orange | Pigment | Neon, heat sensitive |
| Neon Red Orange | Orange | Pigment | Neon, heat sensitive |
| Bright Orange | Orange | Pigment | Saturated orange |
| Burnt Orange | Orange | Pigment | Deep rust orange |
| Yam | Orange | Pigment | Earthy orange |
| Terracotta | Orange | Transitioning to pigment | Clay orange |
| Butter | Yellow | Pigment | Pale yellow |
| Neon Lemon | Yellow | Pigment | Neon, heat sensitive |
| Citrus | Yellow | Pigment | Bright yellow |
| Mustard | Yellow | Pigment | Golden yellow |
Color availability shifts each season and some colors are adult sizes only, so check stock with your distributor before you promise a color to a customer.
Why Comfort Colors shirt colors vary
Shade variation is normal with pigment dye, and Comfort Colors says so in its own product notes. Every garment goes through the dye and wash on its own, so two Pepper shirts from different dye lots can sit side by side and look a touch different. Seams and collars often take dye a little differently too.
- Order one dye lot for matching sets. Teams, reunions, and bridal parties should buy all the shirts at once.
- Expect fading by design. Pigment colors keep softening with washes. That is the look people pay for.
- Shrinkage is low. Comfort Colors says the garment dye and wash steps pre-shrink the shirts for almost no shrinkage at home.
Design color tips by family
Whites and neutrals
Ivory, Sandstone, and Khaki love dark, warm inks: brown, deep green, rust, navy. Pure white art disappears on Ivory, so use it only as an accent.
Grays and black
Black and Graphite take almost anything. On Pepper and Granite, skip mid grays and lean on cream, bright color, or white.
Greens
Dark greens like Moss and Blue Spruce look great with cream, tan, and gold. Light greens like Light Green and Bay need contrast: dark green, navy, or black. See our pages on Moss and Light Green for more.
Blues and purples
Navy, Midnight, and Mystic Blue handle white and bright colors easily. Pale shades like Ice Blue, Chambray, and Hydrangea want deep navy, plum, or black text.
Pinks, reds, oranges, yellows
Bright shirts already carry a lot of color, so one or two strong ink colors usually beat a full rainbow. White text pops on Red, Chili, and Wine. On Butter, Peachy, and Blossom, go darker.
Pressing DTF on any Comfort Colors color
A DTF transfer has a white ink layer under your colors, so your art stays opaque on every shirt in the chart, dark or light. Use the same settings across the line: pre-press 5 seconds, press at 300°F for 10 seconds with high pressure, peel hot, then post-press 5 seconds with parchment or a Teflon sheet. Full steps are in our DTF heat press settings guide.
Neons need extra care. Comfort Colors notes its neon colors are more heat sensitive, so confirm your press isn't running hotter than the dial says.
FAQ
How many colors does Comfort Colors 1717 come in?
The current S&S Activewear listing shows 68 colors for the 1717. The count changes as colors are added or retired, so check your distributor for live stock.
Which Comfort Colors are reactive dyed?
Per S&S product notes: Black, Chili, China Blue, Graphite, Midnight, Mystic Blue, Paprika, Red, Sage, Sapphire, True Navy, and White. Most of the rest are pigment dyed.
Does Comfort Colors publish hex codes?
No. Any hex code you see online is someone's screen match, not an official value. Order a sample shirt if color accuracy matters.
Do DTF transfers work on pigment dyed shirts?
Yes. The white underbase keeps colors solid, and the standard 300°F press works on garment-dyed cotton.
Print on your favorite color
Pick your Comfort Colors blanks, then upload your art. Orders placed before 1PM PT ship the same business day.