Binding Post Color Codes

Here is a suggested color code to use on the binding posts/terminals if your interested in keeping separate colors for the different voltage levels in a project.

Binding Post Color Code
Voltage Type Color
Positive DC Voltage Red
Secondary Positive DC Voltage Brown
Ground Black
Negative DC Voltage Yellow
Secondary Negative DC Voltage Gray
Chassis or Earth Green (or Bare)
Low Voltage AC (Under 48VAC) Purple or Violet
Secondary Low Voltage AC (Under 48VAC) Blue