Fiber Optic Color Code Chart
Fiber optic cables use a different color code system compared to traditional copper cables like Ethernet. The color code for fiber optic cables is regulated by the TIA-598 standard. This color coding is important for identifying individual fibers within a multi-fiber cable and for maintaining consistency in fiber optic networks. The standard color coding for fiber optics in a 12-fiber cable, which is quite common, is as follows:
- Blue
- Orange
- Green
- Brown
- Slate (Gray)
- White
- Red
- Black
- Yellow
- Violet (Purple)
- Rose (Pink)
- Aqua
For a 24-fiber optic cable, the colors are repeated with the stripes added.
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