Colour Meaning or Instruction & Information Intrinsic Feature Example

purpose
RED Prohibition/Danger Dangerous behaviour; stop; Round shape; black
alarm evacuate. pictogram on white
background; red edging and
diagonal line.

Fire fighting Identification & location Rectangular or square shape;

equipment white pictogram on red
background

YELLOW or AMBER Warning Be careful; take Triangular shape; black

precautions pictogram on yellow
background with black
edging

BLUE Mandatory Specific behaviour or Round shape; white

action e.g. wear personal pictogram on blue
protective equipment background

GREEN Emergency escape; Doors; exits; escape routes Rectangular or square shape;
first aid. No danger equipment white pictogram on green
background