Summary for federal color standards Discussion
Federal color standards for the U.S. flag are not identified directly in the thread, but the question asks for the correct Fed-Std-595 chip numbers for the flag’s blue and red. Jake Koch says a customer needs the federal color standards, and the reply notes that while Fed-Std-595 chips are available, the responder cannot confidently match the exact flag colors from the many similar reds and blues. The answerer points out that 31350 seems too dark and 31302 too faded, and suggests checking the ASSIST website (assist.daps.mil), which reportedly carries the spec as a warehouse item in paper form. The responder also recommends asking ASSIST or the responsible agency which colors are officially called out, since the governing specification may depend on the agency with jurisdiction.
I have a customer searching for federal color standards of blue and red (as in the US flag). Any help on these chip numbers would be appreciated.
Jake Koch
G. J. Nikolas &Co.,Inc.
Bellwood, Illinois
2003
Hello Jake!
I’ve got a copy of Fed-Std-595, complete with the color chips, but I can’t pick out which of the many reds and blues match those of the US flag. I mean, 31350 looks rather dark, 31302 looks too faded, etc. The ASSIST website (assist.daps.mil) says they carry the spec (595) as a warehouse item, i.e. as paper copies. Perhaps they can get you one- and perhaps even more useful, they may know which colors are called out by whatever agency has jurisdiction over the topic.
Good luck!
Lee Gearhart
metallurgist – E. Aurora, New York
2003
This page describes the color specifications of the red white and blue of a Texas flag. Supposedly the Texas flag uses the exact same color specs as the US flag.
tx4.us/moacolor.htm
Orest O [surname deleted for privacy by Editor]
– Litchfield, New Hampshire
2003
Q. I’m building an F-16 , and I’m looking for the Standard numbers for the gray, medium blue, and light blue that is used on some of these planes. Thanks
Don Watson
– Saint John N.B.,Canada
November 15, 2012