The color band system is a method used to indicate the values of resistors through a series of colored bands printed on their bodies. Each color corresponds to a specific number, and the sequence of colors determines the resistance value and tolerance. Understanding the color code is essential for anyone working with electronic components to ensure proper circuit functionality.
**Key Points:**
- Color bands indicate resistance values and tolerance.
- Each color represents a specific number or multiplier.
- The first two bands denote significant digits, the third band indicates the multiplier, and the fourth denotes tolerance.
| Color | Number | Multiplier | Tolerance |
| ------ | ------ | ---------- | --------- |
| Brown | 1 | x10 | ±1% |
| Red | 2 | x100 | ±2% |
| Orange | 3 | x1,000 | |
| Yellow | 4 | x10,000 | |
| Green | 5 | x100,000 | ±0.5% |
| Blue | 6 | x1,000,000 | ±0.25% |
| Violet | 7 | | ±0.1% |
| Gray | 8 | | ±0.05% |
| Black | 0 | | |
| Gold | | x0.1 | ±5% |
| Silver | | x0.01 | ±10% |