As a business owner, maintaining an easy-to-navigate parking lot is necessary to welcome customers and ensure their safety. One crucial element that impacts the functionality and safety of this space is the striping and its color. Understanding how color should be used will ensure legal compliance and patron accessibility, so consult the following guide.

Which Colors Are Typically Used for Parking Lot Striping?

Four colors have traditionally been used in parking lot striping: blue, yellow, white, and green. Over the years, each color has become associated with a particular meaning. 

Blue is considered standard for accessible parking spaces. Yellow is used to show all other drivers where they can park. White is most often used to designate pedestrian walkways and crosswalks.

Green is the only color that may have more than one meaning. It can be used for either local transportation pinpoints, such as shuttle or bus stops, or electric vehicle parking spots.

Can You Use Different Colors?

Some business owners want to brand their parking lot with striping that matches their logo or company aesthetic. Generally, this shouldn't be an issue—you just need to comply with traffic regulations. For example, if local ordinances say blue should only be used to designate accessible spots, you won't be able to use it in your painting scheme for regular parking spots. 

Additionally, consider whether the color choices might be confusing to drivers. For example, using green striping for the whole property could lead visitors to believe the entire lot is designated for electric vehicles. If you do want to use a shade often associated with a particular meaning, invest in ample signage to make it clear which spots patrons can use. 

If you need striping for your parking lot, turn to the team at Pacific Striping LLC. Since 2015, these reputable contractors have worked with commercial owners throughout Oahu to create effective, compliant, and attractive parking lots. Check out some of their past projects online, and call (808) 859-3664 to request a consultation today.