Portable Cord Color Codes

Color Code for SO Cords
No. of Cond. Color Tracer No. of Cond. Color Tracer
1 Black - 12 Black White
2 White - 13 Red White
3 Green - 14 Green White
4 Red - 15 Blue White
5 Orange - 16 Black Red
6 Blue - 17 White Red
7 White Black 18 Orange Red
8 Red Black 19 Blue Red
9 Green Black 20 Red Green
10 Orange Black 21 Orange Green
11 Blue Black *Note: Colors repeat after 21 conductors.
Color Code for Type W
No. of Conductors Color
2 Black, White
3 Black, White, Green
4 Black, White, Red, Green
5 Black, White, Red, Green, Orange
Color Code for Type G & G-GC
No. of Conductors Color
3 Black, White, Red
4 Black, White, Red, Orange