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Match Colors

These standards should be used for the preferred match color reproduction of the MasterCard Electronic Brand Mark.


Whenever possible, the MasterCard Electronic™ Brand Mark should be printed in match colors. This is required when the Brand Mark appears on cards.


Color Reproduction

The left circle is 100% MasterCard Red. The right circle is 100% MasterCard Yellow.


The name "MasterCard", as well as its ® symbol reverse out to white. The name "Electronic", and the MasterCard Drop Shadow are 100% MasterCard Dark Blue. The ™ symbol outside the right circle is 100% MasterCard Yellow.


In lieu of MasterCard Red, MasterCard Yellow, and MasterCard Dark Blue, the PANTONE®* colors shown in the chart at right may be used.


Trapping Information

When printing any of the MasterCard family of Brand Marks or Acceptance Marks, please refer to the Trapping Standards that are applicable to all match color versions.


When printing the match color version of the MasterCard Brand Mark, care must be taken to ensure accurate reproduction by trapping the artwork correctly and achieving proper registration on press.


The color values shown here have not been evaluated by Pantone, Inc. for accuracy and may not match the PANTONE Color Standard. Consult current PANTONE Color Publications for accurate color. PANTONE® is the property of Pantone, Inc.


MasterCard Electronic Brand Mark
Element Color
Left circle MasterCard Red
Right circle MasterCard Yellow
MasterCard name White
MasterCard Drop Shadow MasterCard Dark Blue
® after MasterCard White
Electronic name MasterCard Dark Blue
™ outside circles MasterCard Yellow
Color Match Color Equivalent
MasterCard Red PANTONE 485C
MasterCard Yellow PANTONE 137C
MasterCard Dark Blue PANTONE 2758C

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