Modern Warning Sign Shapes and Colors
Warning signs can indicate any potential hazard, obstacle or condition requiring special attention. Some of the most common warning signs are the following.
- Most common designs
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Diamond shaped with yellow background and black border
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Triangular with red border and white background
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Triangular with red border and yellow background
- Less common designs
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Diamond shaped with orange background and black border
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Diamond shaped with fluorescent green background and black border
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Diamond shaped with fluorescent pink background and black border
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Triangular with black border and yellow background
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Triangular with red border and blue background
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Red upward-pointing triangle
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Circular with yellow background
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Rectangular shape with yellow background
- World map of typical designs in use
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Color indicates prevalent type of warning signs in use (click for large image and detailed info key).
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