Cable color codes

You can assign a color to each patch cable definition for better distinction. Either select a color from the drop down menu in the properties or define custom colors using the color editor by clicking the color wheel icon.

Choose a color here and click Add to Custom Colors.

Color Code Standards for FO

Fiber No.	Color Code	SWI	ISO	IEC	TIA / EIA-598

Fiber No.	Color Code	SWI	ISO	IEC	TIA / EIA-598
1	RD	red	blue	blue	blue
2	GN	green	orange	yellow	orange
3	YE	yellow	green	red	green
4	BL	blue	red	white	brown
5	WH	white	grey	green	grey
6	WE	violet	yellow	violet	white
7	OR	orange	brown	orange	red
8	BK	black	violet	grey	black
9	GY	grey	white	turquoise	yellow
10	BN	brown	black	black	violet
11	PK	pink	pink	brown	pink
12	TQ	turquoise	turquoise	pink	turquoise

Color code standards for patch cables

Cable type	Core/Cladding	Color code

Cable type	Core/Cladding	Color code
SM-OS2	9/125 µm	yellow
MM-OM1	62.5/125 µm	orange
MM-OM2	50/125 µm	orange
MM-OM3	50/125 µm	turquoise
MM-OM4	50/125 µm	magenta
MM-OM5	50/125 µm	lime