• -
        • -
        • -
      • -
      • -
    • -
    • -
    • -

Process Colors

These standards should be used for process color reproduction of the MasterCard Brand Mark. Whenever possible, printing in match colors is preferred.


When budget or technical limitations prohibit the use of match color, the MasterCard® Brand Mark may be printed in four-color process (except on cards).


Color Reproduction

The left circle is 100% magenta + 100% yellow. The right circle is 40% magenta + 100% yellow.


The name "MasterCard," as well as the ® symbol inside the right circle, reverse out to white. The ® symbol outside the right circle is 100% black or reverses out to white, whichever provides the best contrast with the background.


The MasterCard Drop Shadow is 100% black or may simulate MasterCard Dark Blue, reproducing as 100% cyan + 80% magenta + 35% black depending on the specific application and the type of media used. For all cards, black must be specified. For advertising, marketing, and communications materials not signifying acceptance, MasterCard Dark Blue or black may be specified.


Printing with a Fifth Color

In instances where budget and reproduction methods allow four-color process printing plus a fifth color, the preferred color is MasterCard Yellow. In this case, the right circle and the ® symbol outside the right circle print in MasterCard Yellow. The rest of the Brand Mark prints in four-color process as specified.


MasterCard Brand Mark
Element Color
Left circle MasterCard Red
Right circle MasterCard Yellow
MasterCard name White
MasterCard Drop Shadow Black (preferred) or MasterCard Dark Blue
® inside circles White
® outside circles Black, White, or
Printing a fifth color MasterCard Yellow (PANTONE® 137C)
Color Process Color Equivalent
MasterCard Red C0/M100/Y100/K0
MasterCard Yellow C0/M40/Y100/K0
MasterCard Dark Blue C100/M80/Y0/K35