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How to Make a Colored QR Code That Still Scans

Match the QR code to your brand colors without breaking the scan. Pick a high-contrast color combination in EZQR's custom QR code generator, preview live, and test on real phones before printing.

What the video covers

  1. Open EZQR's custom QR code generator — Visit ezqr.ca/custom-qr-code. Free, no account needed — color, shape, and logo controls all in one place.
  2. Pick a dark foreground and a light background — The phone camera reads QR codes by contrast. Dark navy, deep green, burgundy, or charcoal on white scans reliably. Avoid yellow, light blue, or pastel pink for the foreground — they read as low-contrast and fail.
  3. Apply your brand colors — Set the foreground (the dots) to your brand color and the background to white or a very pale tint. Optional: add a gradient or color the corner frames separately. Preview updates live.
  4. Download as SVG for print or PNG for screen — SVG keeps the colors sharp at any size — best for posters, packaging, or signage. PNG is fine for email, social, and web. Toggle a transparent background if you want to drop the QR onto an existing design.
  5. Test scan distance on both iOS and Android — Stand at the distance customers will actually scan from. If either phone struggles, increase contrast or scale the code up. Always test before mass-printing.