The leuco dye variant is typically composed of leuco dyes with additional chemicals to add different desired effects. It is the most commonly used type because it is easier to manufacture. They can be designed to react to changes in temperature that range from -15 °C to 60 °C.  Most common applications of the ink have activation temperatures at -10 °C (cold), 31 °C (body temperature), or 43 °C (warm). At lower temperatures, the ink appears to be a certain color, and once the temperature increases, the ink becomes either translucent or lightly colored, allowing hidden patterns to be seen. This gives the effect of a change in color, and the process can also be reversed by lowering the temperature again.