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Type 2 – Standard Channel Letter – Back Lit

Back Lit Channel Letters

Back lit channel letters light the wall behind them, surrounding each letter with a soft backlit glow. They are built with acrylic faces, trimcaps, and .040 aluminum returns.

Starting at $166.50 per letter Get your price

Two back lit channel letters A with orange faces and a soft glow on the wall behind
Back lit channel letters spelling LAW OFFICE with a soft glow on the wall at dusk
Back lit channel letters spelling BISTRO above a restaurant entrance at dusk
Orange back lit channel letters spelling CAFE with a glow on a concrete wall
Back lit channel letters spelling YOGA on a wood-clad studio at dusk
  • Acrylic faces with trimcaps
  • .040 aluminum returns
  • Back Lit/ Halo Lit
  • Made in USA
Starting at $166.50 per letter One 8 inch letter, before options such as a power supply
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Face is the front of a channel letter sign.

Channel letter face
Option two
  • White - Acrylic
  • Lexan White - Acrylic
  • Red - Acrylic
  • Yellow - Acrylic
  • Green - Acrylic
  • Blue Lighter - Acrylic
  • Yellow - 3M vinyl.
  • Marigold - 3M vinyl.
  • Poppy Orange - 3M vinyl.
  • Tangerine - 3M vinyl. v
  • Orange - 3M vinyl.
  • Poppy Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Scarlet - 3M vinyl.
  • Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Dark Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Cardinal Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Regal Red - 3M vinyl.
  • Burgundy - 3M vinyl.
  • Rose Mauve - 3M vinyl.
  • Fuchsia - 3M vinyl.
  • Raspberry - 3M vinyl.
  • Electric Pink - 3M vinyl.
  • Vivid Rose - 3M vinyl.
  • Pink - 3M vinyl.
  • Plum Purple - 3M vinyl.
  • Bright Violet - 3M vinyl.
  • Royal Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Electric Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Patriot Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Sultan Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Azure - 3M vinyl.
  • Light European Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Intense Blue - 3M vinyl.
  • Sapphire - 3M vinyl.
  • Teal Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Bright Jade Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Kentucky Blue Grass - 3M vinyl.
  • Light Kelly Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Vivid Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Brilliant Green - 3M vinyl.
  • Light Lemon Yellow - 3M vinyl.
  • Bronze - 3M vinyl.
  • Silver - 3M vinyl.
  • Gold Nugget - 3M vinyl.
  • Gold Metallic - 3M vinyl.
  • White - 3M vinyl.
  • Shadow Gray - 3M vinyl.
  • Silver Gray - 3M vinyl.
  • Black - 3M vinyl.
  • Blockout White - 3M Blockout
  • Blockout Black - 3M Blockout
  • Dual Color White - 3M Dual Color
  • Any Color (digital translucent print for faces )
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Trimcap is a plastic molding that surrounds the acrylic channel letter face.

Channel letter trimcap
Option two
  • Black
  • White
  • True Red
  • Green (Solid)
  • Intense Blue
  • Blue Solid
  • Bronze
  • Gold
  • Chrome
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Return is the side of a channel letter. Return size is available in 3" or 5".

Channel letter return
Option two
  • Gloss Black
  • Ultra White
  • Hunter Red
  • Heron Blue
  • Dark Bronze
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  • UL listed, tested before shipping, 5-year LED warranty
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Back Lit Channel Letters: Style Guide

Back lit letters send light onto the wall behind them, surrounding each letter with a soft glow while the letter itself reads as a solid shape. The effect is calmer than a fully lit face.

How they’re built

  • Acrylic face held by a trimcap
  • .040 aluminum returns
  • LED lighting aimed at the wall behind the letter
  • Optional raceway for mounting and wiring

Best for

Cafes, restaurants and offices that want a lit sign with a softer, more atmospheric look.

Sizes and ordering

Available with letters from 8 to 45 inches tall. Prices start at $166.50 for one 8 inch letter, before options such as a power supply or raceway. Compare every style and height in our channel letter cost guide. Price is per letter by height: choose your height, enter your wording and colors above, and your total updates before you add it to the cart. Every sign is tested before it ships, with an installation pattern and wiring diagram for your installer.

Compare other channel letter styles

See all styles side by side on the custom channel letters page, or compare every sign type in our storefront signs guide.

Back Lit Channel Letters specifications

Returns (sides)3" or 5" deep .040" high reflective aluminum (Alumet or Metals USA)
Trimcap3/4" or 1" Jewelite trimcap around the face
Face3/16" acrylic (Acrylite, Chemcast or Palsun Lexan)
Face vinyl (optional)3M 3630 translucent, 3635 day/night dual color or blockout vinyl, or 3M IJ8150 clear printed vinyl with 8520 matte laminate, for colors outside the acrylic range
LightingLED modules aimed out the back of each letter to light the wall
LEDs0.7W and 1.2W high efficiency LED modules (Mynice), 160° beam, IP67, 9,000–10,500K
Power supply12V 5A 60W Class 2, IP67 power supply (Fang Hua HMA-60NU-RX) with a 5-year warranty, for dry locations, in a 3.5" x 5.8" x 13.5" transformer box (3.5" x 10" x 13.5" for two)
Raceway (optional)5.5" high x 3.5" deep, 10"–46" per section; longer signs use several sections. Each section comes with a base, cover, 2 connect plates, 4 mounting brackets and 20 self-tapping screws, plus 2 end caps per raceway
CertificationUL listed, with UL sign section labels for outdoor installation
Diagram showing the trimcap around the face of a channel letter
Channel letter trimcap color chart
Diagram showing the aluminum return on the side of a channel letter
Channel letter aluminum return color chart
Diagram showing the acrylic face of a channel letter
Channel letter translucent vinyl face color chart

Choose trimcap, return, face and vinyl colors from the charts above, or request a printed color chart from a sign specialist.

What’s included

  • Trimcap, aluminum returns and the acrylic face
  • LED modules wired inside every letter
  • A 3 ft power cord for ground and power
  • Installation guide and a mounting pattern

Production & shipping

  • Built to order in Washington and California, tested before it ships, and shipped to all 50 states.
  • At checkout, choose standard shipping (3–6 business days) from $50, 3-day, 2-day or overnight delivery; your estimated ship date is shown there too. Channel letter orders of $1,000 or more ship free on the standard schedule.
  • Inspect the boxes before you sign for them. If the packaging is damaged, check the letters, file a claim with the carrier and email TR@StorefrontSignOnline.com or call 866-436-2101.
  • Pickup isn’t available; every order ships to you.

Installation

We build, test and ship your sign; we don’t install. A licensed electrician or sign installer near you mounts and connects the letters using the wiring diagram and mounting pattern that come with them. See how to install channel letters and sign permits before you schedule the work.

5-year warranty

All 7 channel letter styles are covered against defects in materials and workmanship for five years from the date they ship. If something goes wrong, contact us before any repair work: repairs made without telling us first void the warranty. A covered sign is repaired, or replaced with an equivalent product. Damage from storms and other acts of nature, accidents, vandalism, misuse, or improper installation or care is not covered. Read the full channel letter warranty.

Back Lit Channel Letters questions & answers

How long does production take?

Standard letters from 16" to 24" tall are usually finished in 2–4 business days. Adding vinyl to the faces or ordering oversize letters can take longer. Your estimated ship date shows at checkout.

What are the size limits?

A shaped letter or logo can be up to 58.5" x 136". The thinnest stroke must be at least 2"; very thin parts of a logo may need to be adjusted before production, which can add cost or time.

What artwork should I send?

A vector file at your final size, with shapes simplified and colors in CMYK. Exact color matching is not guaranteed. For a logo or complex graphic, send it to a sign specialist for a quote.

Is installation hardware included?

The letters ship with a wiring diagram and a mounting pattern, and the installation guide lists the fasteners to use; the fasteners themselves are not included. An 8 ft, 3-outlet 120V extension cord can be added to your order.

California Proposition 65 warning symbol WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Customer feedback

Reviews for Back Lit Channel Letters

5.0(5 reviews)
★★★★★

Our barbershop looks legit now

Got red acrylic faces with black returns and halo lighting on the back. Classic barbershop look that fits our brand perfectly. Guys in the neighborhood keep stopping by to ask about the sign.

Andre Washington Fresh Fades Barbershop · Atlanta, GA
★★★★★

Elegant for our lobby

We used halo-lit letters inside our reception area and the soft glow is exactly what our designer wanted. Letters were perfectly spaced using the paper pattern. Highly recommend for interior logos.

Rachel Kim Northgate Financial Advisors · Minneapolis, MN
★★★★★

Our photo wall is a hit

Put back-lit letters with our name on the brick wall behind the bar. People take photos in front of them every weekend. The glow is bright but not harsh, and the trimcaps give a clean edge.

Shawn Patterson The Copper Tap · Nashville, TN
★★★★★

Classic diner look with a modern glow

We wanted a retro diner look with a warm glow. The back-lit letters throw a halo onto our tile facade and you can see them from the highway. Worth every penny.

Tony Russo Russo's Route 9 Diner · Albany, NY
★★★★★

Beautiful sign with great support

The sign looks great and the halo effect is beautiful. The finished letters made a noticeable difference to our storefront, and communication with the team was helpful throughout the process.

Brian Mitchell Mitchell Chiropractic · Omaha, NE

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