Warning Sign - Modern Warning Sign Shapes and Colors

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

  • Diamond shaped with yellow background and black border

  • Triangular with red border and white background

  • Triangular with red border and yellow background

  • Less common designs

  • Diamond shaped with orange background and black border

  • Diamond shaped with fluorescent green background and black border

  • Diamond shaped with fluorescent pink background and black border

  • Triangular with black border and yellow background

  • Triangular with red border and blue background

  • Red upward-pointing triangle

  • Circular with yellow background

  • Rectangular shape with yellow background

  • World map of typical designs in use

  • Color indicates prevalent type of warning signs in use (click for large image and detailed info key).

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