Amber

What is amber colour?

By Amber we mean a specific colour of light that tends towards orange-yellow. It is a colour used to attract attention without dazzling. The wavelength of the light is such that it is highly visible even in less than ideal weather conditions such as fog or heavy rain.

The name of the amber colour is derived from amber, a natural resin derived from coniferous trees. When light shines through amber, it reflects a brilliant colour that hovers somewhere between yellow and orange.

Amber colour

How does amber lighting work?

Amber can be compared to orange - it's simply jargon. You often see it as an indicator light in cars and other vehicles. It is special because it is highly visible even when it is foggy or rainy.LED technology is used in many modern vehicles. LED stands for 'Light Emitting Diode', which is a very small light that gives light when current runs through it. These LEDs can be different colours, including Amber. They are popular because they use little energy and last a very long time. So, if you turn on a side indicator or see a warning light, chances are it is an Amber LED light at work. It helps keep you safe on the road because it stands out so well but is not blinding.

Which lights are coloured amber?

Besides traffic lights, you can encounter the colour much more on public roads. Within TRALERT®'s range of LED lighting, there are several lights coloured amber. Most LED beacons have the colour but also different LED marker lights and reflectors. In the case of the marker lights and reflectors, you cannot just use the colour on any side of the vehicle. There are strict requirements for this to ensure road safety. This is because the colours of the lighting show which side of the vehicle you can see. A white colour must always be on the front of a vehicle. Red colour must always be at the rear of a vehicle. The amber marker lights and reflectors should always be attached to the side of the vehicle. This allows other road users to properly judge which side of a vehicle they are seeing.