Compare the blue family
Navy is the deepest option, Royal is the bolder mid-blue, and Sky is the lightest of the three.
How We Customize For You
We help achieve your vision and sleep better.
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Tailored Graduation Packages
Tailor student and faculty packages from our large catalog of on-hand caps, gowns, tassels, stoles, diploma covers and more.
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Custom Designed Products
Caps, gowns, stoles, diplomas, diploma covers, hoods and more - All can be customized to celebrate your school and students.
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Bespoke Ordering Portals.
End the pain and worry of ordering and distributing graduation kits. Let us create an intuitive custom ordering portal for students and faculty to order their graduation kits.
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Dedicated Customization Team
Our certified graduation experts and customer happiness team will help handle your details with a neighborly touch.
Popular Ways We Customize
From tailored cap & gown packages to embroidered stoles, we got you covered.
Cap & Gown Packages
Tailor your own cap, gown and tassel package from our extended catalog to fit your school and budget.
Choose from hundreds of products, colors, fabrics and product details. Add stoles, chords, diploma covers and other products.
Custom Cap & Gowns
Want your regalia to project your school’s exact spirit and identity? We will work with you to specify, design, and produce caps and gowns to your precise specification.
Accessories
Compliment your cap, gown and tassels with custom designed stoles and chords to raise school spirit, honor achievements and recognize student clubs, teams and athletes.
Diplomas, Covers & Keepsakes
Work with us to design and produce your diplomas, covers and keepsake frames that allow everyone to preserve and celebrate their achievements.
All the Buzz
See what customers are gossiping about
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GraduationSource makes graduation unbelievably efficient for us—the complete package arrives in a single shipment, giving our students a seamless, stress-free experience. The quality is consistently impressive.
Wendolyn Larkins
American National University
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I want to thank GraduationSource™ and its staff for helping us with a last-minute order. They went above and beyond to make sure we received the items in a timely manner. Thank you!
Minerva
Cape Coral Technical College
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Our experience with GraduationSource™ was excellent. We received every cap, gown, and tassel on time and perfectly organized—making it easy to distribute across four campuses.
Carson Osborn
Metro Tech
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I am absolutely delighted with the quality of the Premium Doctoral Hood. When I opened the package, I was very pleased. Thank you!
Sherry
Northern Arizona University
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GraduationSource’s quality and customization made our graduates look amazing on stage. Everything arrived on time, and the entire experience was smooth and stress-free. The ordering process was simple and straightforward. GraduationSource is reliable, responsive, and truly takes the stress out of planning.
Ana Gonzalez
Rio Grande Valley College
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The parents and the students would like to say thanks for making our children look nice for graduation. The smile on the faces of our children when I delivered the gowns to their classroom was overwhelming!
Yolanda B
Velasco Elementary
Caps & Gowns By Color
Shop Graduation Caps and Gowns by Color
Explore 15 classic gown colors for every graduation level. Choose a shade, compare fabric finishes, and request a free school sample kit when an exact match matters.
15Classic gown colors
Choose A Color
Find Your Cap and Gown Color
Select a shade to open its verified GraduationSource collection. Blue and green shades share their established family collection pages.
Find Your Shade
Compare Similar Graduation Colors
Color names are useful starting points. Fabric, finish, lighting and display settings can all affect how a shade appears.
Compare the green family
Emerald presents as the brighter green, while Forest has a deeper and more muted appearance.
Color accuracy: On-screen swatches are directional only. Schools should approve physical samples when a precise color match matters.
Shop By Graduation Level
Match The Color To The Right Cap And Gown
Color is one decision. Age, degree level, sizing, package contents and ceremony needs determine the right collection.
Preschool & kindergarten
Child-size cap-and-gown sets for early-learning ceremonies.
Elementary school
Explore child and school sets for elementary ceremonies.
Middle school
Find 8th-grade and junior-high cap-and-gown options.
High school
Shop student and school cap-and-gown sets by style and finish.
Technical & vocational
Browse ceremony attire for career and technical programs.
College & university
Explore student cap-and-gown sets and collegiate accessories.
All caps & gowns
Compare the full GraduationSource cap-and-gown assortment.
Choose The Finish
Matte Or Shiny Graduation Gowns?
Matte fabric has a softer, lower-reflection appearance. Shiny fabric reflects more light and creates a brighter ceremonial look. Photography, stage lighting and your school's existing garments can all influence the decision.
Availability differs by product, color and size. Verify that the intended cap, gown and replacement pieces use the same finish before coordinating a group.
Compare Fabric SwatchesFor Schools And Institutions
When The Color Has To Be Right.
GraduationSource's free Ceremony Planning Kit helps your team review color, finish, fit and the complete cap-and-gown presentation before making a larger program decision.
- Compare actual colorReview physical material under your ceremony lighting.
- Compare fabric finishSee and touch shiny and matte swatches.
- Review the setExamine a cap, gown and tassel sample together.
- Plan with confidenceShare graduation type, quantity range and timing on the form.
Free Ceremony Planning Kit
See the details before you decide.
- Cap, gown and tassel sample
- Shiny and matte fabric swatches
- Diploma-cover swatches and planning materials
Compare Color & Fabric
Complete The Decision
Confirm Size, Fit And The Full Graduation Look
Once the shade and finish are selected, check product-specific fit guidance and coordinate accessories around the cap and gown.
Check graduation gown sizing
Use the size guidance for the exact product you plan to order.
- Measure from the floor to the top of the head.
- Review the product's height and weight guidance.
- Confirm the selected color and finish are offered in the needed size range.
Coordinate a complete program
Use color intentionally across the cap, gown and supporting recognition pieces. Similar color names may look different across fabric, satin, cord and metal materials, so review each product instead of assuming an exact match.
For school programs, confirm the color and finish before coordinating accessories or planning for late additions and replacements.
Shop Caps & GownsComplete The Graduation Look
Matching Graduation Accessories
Keep caps and gowns at the center of the decision, then add recognition and presentation pieces that support the ceremony.
Graduation tassels
Explore tassels and year charms for graduation caps.
Honor cords
Add academic recognition with graduation honor cords.
Stoles & sashes
Browse plain, honor and custom stole options.
Graduation medals
Explore medals and academic honor medallions.
Diploma covers
Complete the presentation with stock or custom covers.
Color Planning Guide
Choose Graduation Colors With Confidence
A coordinated program starts with the right questions. Use these steps to narrow the choice without turning a commercial decision into a long research project.
Begin with the destination collection
Choose the closest color family, then review the current products available in that collection. A shared color name does not mean every style, finish or size will be available, so keep the product page as the source of truth.
Compare similar shades in physical material
Navy, Royal and Sky Blue can serve very different visual roles, as can Emerald and Forest Green. Device settings and room lighting introduce more variation. When matching school identity is important, compare physical fabric rather than approving a CSS swatch.
Keep the finish consistent
Matte and shiny materials reflect light differently, which affects how the color appears in person and in photography. Verify that the cap, gown and any replacement garments use the intended finish across the coordinated group.
Confirm the complete size range
Review the product-specific size guidance before committing a group to a particular style. Planning for the full range early helps schools make an informed program decision and reduces avoidable fit questions later.
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Related Graduation Resources
Continue into the strongest commercial paths for products, fit guidance and school planning.
Questions Before You Order
Graduation Cap And Gown Color FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about color, fabric, sizing and coordinated school orders.
What graduation cap and gown colors are available?
GraduationSource's Shop By Color hub features Black, Brown, Emerald Green, Forest Green, Gold, Maroon, Navy Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Royal Blue, Silver, Sky Blue and White. Product, size and finish availability varies within each collection.
How do I choose between Navy, Royal and Sky Blue?
Navy is the deepest blue, Royal has a brighter and more saturated appearance, and Sky is the lightest. Screen settings and fabric finish affect how each looks, so schools should compare physical samples before approving a precise match.
What is the difference between Emerald and Forest Green?
Emerald Green has a brighter, jewel-toned appearance, while Forest Green appears deeper and more muted. Both are grouped in the Green collection; request samples when a precise school match matters.
Can I request samples before placing a school order?
Yes. GraduationSource's free Ceremony Planning Kit includes a cap, gown and tassel sample, shiny and matte fabric swatches, diploma-cover swatches, a sample diploma, and catalog and ordering material.
Are matte and shiny graduation gowns the same color?
A shared color name does not guarantee the finish will look identical in every setting. Matte reflects less light, while shiny appears more reflective. Compare fabric swatches and verify availability for the intended product set.
How do I choose the correct graduation gown size?
Use the guidance for the selected product and the GraduationSource size chart. Measure from the floor to the top of the head, then follow the applicable height and weight guidance.
Can schools coordinate caps, gowns and accessories in one color?
Start with the selected cap-and-gown collection, then review tassels, cords, stoles and other accessories. Verify each product's current shade, finish and availability rather than assuming the same color name will match across different materials.
See The Color And Fabric Before You Decide.
Request a free Ceremony Planning Kit to compare a cap, gown and tassel sample plus shiny and matte fabric swatches in person.
All the Buzz
See what customers are gossiping about
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GraduationSource makes graduation unbelievably efficient for us—the complete package arrives in a single shipment, giving our students a seamless, stress-free experience. The quality is consistently impressive.
Wendolyn Larkins
American National University
-
I want to thank GraduationSourceâ„¢ and its staff for helping us with a last-minute order. They went above and beyond to make sure we received the items in a timely manner. Thank you!
Minerva
Cape Coral Technical College
-
Our experience with GraduationSource™ was excellent. We received every cap, gown, and tassel on time and perfectly organized—making it easy to distribute across four campuses.
Carson Osborn
Metro Tech
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I am absolutely delighted with the quality of the Premium Doctoral Hood. When I opened the package, I was very pleased. Thank you!
Sherry
Northern Arizona University
-
GraduationSource’s quality and customization made our graduates look amazing on stage. Everything arrived on time, and the entire experience was smooth and stress-free. The ordering process was simple and straightforward. GraduationSource is reliable, responsive, and truly takes the stress out of planning.
Ana Gonzalez
Rio Grande Valley College
-
The parents and the students would like to say thanks for making our children look nice for graduation. The smile on the faces of our children when I delivered the gowns to their classroom was overwhelming!
Yolanda B
Velasco Elementary