White QR code
This preset draws white modules on near-black (#161616) for dark designs. Inverted codes look good, but some camera apps can't read them, so test on a few phones before you print.
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At a glance
- Contrast of #ffffff on #161616
- 18.1:1, worked out by this tool with the WCAG 2 formula. The tool warns below about 4:1.
- Source: w3.org, checked 2026-11
- Inverted codes
- The tool shows a warning for light code on a dark background, because some camera apps can't read it.
- checked 2026-11
- Quiet zone
- A QR code needs a clear margin four modules wide on every side. Our download has a two-module border, so leave extra white space around it in your layout.
- Source: qrcode.com, checked 2026-11
A QR code you can keep changing
The code above always opens the same thing. Every Liite page comes with its own QR code that counts scans, and you can change the page behind it any time without reprinting.
White QR code: what to know
This page starts the QR code generator for this case. For every option and how to use it, see the QR code generator.
When white on dark is worth it
On dark slides, black merch and night-time signs, a white code fits the design. Many phone cameras read it, but some scanner apps don't. If the code must work for everyone, put a standard dark code on a white panel instead.
Black on white, or no background
If you were looking for a plain QR code on a white background, that's the main generator's default. To place a code on your own coloured background, use the no-background preset. Replace the sample link with yours before downloading.
Questions
Can a QR code be white?
Yes, on a dark background, but some camera apps can't read inverted codes. Test it first.
Why won't my white QR code scan?
The app may not support light-on-dark codes, or the margin isn't dark. Try another phone, or use a dark code on white.