The Q magazine contents page uses red, black, and white as its main colors throughout. It has a thick red strip along the top with the logo and issue number in white. The title "Contents" is in black to stand out. The page is split into two columns to fit imagery and text without being cramped. Images from cover stories are included to preview content. Red lines separate sections and columns use the magazine's colors to match the top strip.
The NME contents page retains a newspaper-like style from when it began as a newspaper. It says "Inside this Week" rather than "Contents" and uses a similar font. Article numbers in black stand out against white photos. The main colors of white