Federal Color Standards
US Government color specifications
Complete Federal color standards database with US government color specifications, safety colors, and official color codes for federal applications and compliance.
Federal Color Standards
Federal Standard 595C
Official US government color standard
Colors Available
Established: 1956
Applications:
- Government buildings
- Military equipment
- Federal vehicles
- Safety signage
ANSI Safety Colors
American National Standards Institute safety colors
Colors Available
Established: 1967
Applications:
- Workplace safety
- Warning signs
- Emergency equipment
- Industrial markings
GSA Color Standards
General Services Administration color specifications
Colors Available
Established: 1963
Applications:
- Federal facilities
- Office buildings
- Public spaces
- Government furniture
Federal Safety Colors
Red
Fed: 11136
Usage:
Danger, Stop, Fire equipment
Meaning:
Immediate danger
Orange
Fed: 12246
Usage:
Warning, Caution
Meaning:
Potential hazard
Yellow
Fed: 13538
Usage:
Caution, Physical hazards
Meaning:
General warning
Green
Fed: 14260
Usage:
Safety, First aid
Meaning:
Safe condition
Blue
Fed: 15102
Usage:
Information, Mandatory
Meaning:
Required action
Purple
Fed: 17142
Usage:
Radiation hazard
Meaning:
Radiation warning
Popular Federal Colors
11136
Red
Fire trucks, Emergency equipment
#FF0000
12246
Orange
Construction equipment, Warning signs
#FF8C00
13538
Yellow
School buses, Caution signs
#FFD700
14260
Green
Military vehicles, Safety equipment
#008000
15102
Blue
Government buildings, Official vehicles
#0000FF
17875
White
Government facilities, Official documents
#FFFFFF
27038
Gray
Military equipment, Industrial applications
#808080
37038
Black
Text, Markings, Official seals
#000000
Federal Color Categories
Reds (11000-19999)
Red spectrum colors for emergency and warning applications
Available Colors
Examples:
- Fire engine red
- Emergency red
- Warning red
Oranges (12000-19999)
Orange spectrum for caution and construction applications
Available Colors
Examples:
- Construction orange
- Safety orange
- Traffic orange
Yellows (13000-19999)
Yellow spectrum for warning and visibility applications
Available Colors
Examples:
- School bus yellow
- Caution yellow
- High visibility yellow
Greens (14000-19999)
Green spectrum for safety and military applications
Available Colors
Examples:
- Military green
- Safety green
- Forest green
Blues (15000-19999)
Blue spectrum for information and official applications
Available Colors
Examples:
- Government blue
- Information blue
- Official blue
Neutrals (20000-39999)
Gray, white, and black colors for general applications
Available Colors
Examples:
- Government gray
- Official white
- Standard black
Federal Applications
Military & Defense
Uses:
- Vehicle camouflage
- Equipment marking
- Uniform colors
- Base facilities
Standards:
Mandatory for all military applications
Government Buildings
Uses:
- Interior walls
- Exterior facades
- Signage systems
- Furniture specifications
Standards:
Required for federal facilities
Transportation
Uses:
- Highway signs
- Traffic signals
- Government vehicles
- Airport markings
Standards:
DOT and FAA requirements
Safety & Emergency
Uses:
- Emergency vehicles
- Safety equipment
- Warning signs
- First aid stations
Standards:
Workplace safety compliance
Why Use Federal Standards
Legal Compliance
Ensures compliance with federal regulations and safety standards
Standardization
Provides consistent color specifications across all government agencies
Safety Assurance
Established safety color codes for workplace and public safety
Quality Control
Rigorous testing and quality standards for color accuracy
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