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Have you heard of safety orange? Chances are pretty good that if you are employed or have a career in the safety industry, you recognize a wide variety of oranges not seen by the public. There are blazing, vivid, and other hues of this color that are recognized as being safe and adds security to those experiencing the colors. With so many hues, knowing what is a legitimate hue of that popular coloration is important. Only specific colors are even recognized as meeting industry standards.

Z535.1-1998 of the standard set forth by ANSI states the exact definition of safety orange. By insuring all businesses and companies meet the same standard, there is a uniform “rule” or guideline by which all companies must adhere. This adds to recognition by workers as well as the public. What exactly does ANSI recognize as being this popular safe color?

The Munsell Notation states that with a hue of 5.0YR and a value per chroma of 6/15, the appropriate color is produced. What this means is that by mixing specific colors and pigments, a specific shade will be produced. With everyone using the same pigmentation, you will be easily able to identify the color and provide an accurate piece of personal protection equipment or other types of equipment designed to keep people safe.

CIE Data states that the Y% is 30.05, the y is .4214, and the x is .5510. Mixing these together will also produce the same hue and color you seek. Of course, the two colors are the same, but the method used is different. However, what does stay the same is the degree of protection afforded by utilizing this pigment in the appropriate fashion.

The Pantone Color or PMS gives direction for the actual mixing of colors to get the same results. With 3 parts warm red, 13 parts yellow, and

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