Using The Right Colors To Print Your Bar codes Is Critical To Avoid Scanning Problems.

Barcode Solutions always ensure you print barcodes with sufficient contrast also. If it can not be seen easily then it may pay to use a different colour with more reflectance. A list of the most common barcode colors we produce to GS1 international standard A list of the most common barcode types we produce to GS1 Alliance standards.

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COLORS RECOMMENDED?

COLORS NOT RECOMMENDED?

Black on White
Yellow on White

Blue on White
Orange on White

Black on Orange
Red on White

Blue on Orange
Red on Light Brown

Green on White
Light Brown on White

Dark Brown on White
Black on Green

Black on Yellow
Black on Blue

Blue on Yellow
Black on Dark Brown

Green on Yellow
Black on Blue-Green

Green on Red
Blue-Green on Black