AMS palette matcher
Pick the four filaments loaded in your AMS and get scored combos plus what to print with them
Best combos from your slots
Scores favor contrast in brightness and hue separation, the two things that make a multicolor print readable. Screen colors are approximate; matte filament looks closest to the swatch.
Frequently asked questions
- What filament colors work best together in an AMS?
- High contrast wins: a dark base with one or two bright accents reads clearly from across the room. Matte filaments hide layer lines in multicolor prints better than silk, which shines differently per color.
- How many colors should a multicolor print use?
- Two or three well-chosen colors usually beat four. Every extra color adds purge waste and print time, so save four-color slots for models designed around them, like logos and signs.
- Why does my AMS print waste so much filament?
- Every color change purges the nozzle into a prime tower or poop chute. Fewer color swaps per layer, grouped color regions, and models designed for multicolor keep waste down.
Put the palette to work
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