MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 2A.06 — Colors
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 2A.06. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 2A.06 Colors Standard: 01 The colors to be used on signs and their specific uses on signs shall be as provided in the applicable Sections of this Manual. The color coordinates and values shall be as described in 23 CFR, Part 655, Subpart F, Appendix. 02 Colors (see Section 1D.05) shall be consistent across the face of a sign or a sign panel. Color gradients (smooth or defined gradual transitions either within a color or transition to another color) shall not be allowed, except as specifically provided in Section 2J.03 for business identification si gn panels. Support: 03 Common uses…
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