Designing QR Codes with Brand Colors (Without Breaking Them)

A branded QR code looks far more trustworthy than a generic one. The trick is expressing your brand without sabotaging the scan.

Contrast is non-negotiable

Keep modules clearly darker than the background. A light-gray-on-white code may look elegant and scan terribly.

Use color on the modules, not the background

Dark brand-colored modules on white usually work; the reverse rarely does.

Logos belong in the center

With higher error correction, a centered logo under ~20% of the area is safe.

Test relentlessly

Every styling choice should be verified on real phones. Our scan-health meter flags risky combinations live.
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