TS 6030 HD 457 S1

TS 6030 HD 457 S1 addresses the coding used to designate colours in the electrotechnical field. In practical terms, it supports consistent colour naming in descriptions, drawings and markings, so that technical documents refer to the same colour in a uniform way.

A common technical language for colour names

In electrotechnics, colour is not only a visual attribute but also a means of identification. Standardised colour designations help reduce ambiguity in cable markings, diagrams, terminals and explanatory notes, where clear differentiation is essential for design, installation and maintenance work. The scope of this standard covers the code used in texts of description, drawings, markings and similar technical uses.

As general technical context, such coding systems create a shared reference for colour names that may otherwise vary between languages, organisations or application areas. This is especially useful when preparing technical documentation, reading drawings or marking products and components. The document’s focus is on how colours are designated in records and representations, rather than on the physical properties of colour itself.

What the document boundary means

• It covers colour designation in the electrotechnical field.
• It applies to descriptions, drawings, markings and similar documentation.
• It provides a coding approach for colour identification.
• Its purpose is consistent colour naming in technical communication.