Ready to cross that electrical project off your to-do list? Understand wiring color codes so you can finish the job safely.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Color coding is really nothing new--radio component manufacturers started doing it in the 1920s.

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Blue Ethernet cables aren’t any different from other colors. Different tones are only handy when you’re using multiple cables ...