The color code for RJ45 connectors, commonly used for Ethernet connections, follows the TIA/EIA-568-B standard for wiring. Here is the color code for the individual wires within the RJ45 connector:
rj45 color code
- Pin 1 (White with Blue)
- Pin 2 (Blue)
- Pin 3 (White with Orange)
- Pin 4 (Orange)
- Pin 5 (White with Green)
- Pin 6 (Green)
- Pin 7 (White with Brown)
- Pin 8 (Brown)
When crimping an RJ45 connector onto a network cable, you would typically arrange the colored wires in the following order (from left to right) when looking at the connector with the locking tab facing down and the metal contacts facing up:
- White with Green
- Green
- White with Orange
- Blue
- White with Blue
- Orange
- White with Brown
- Brown
Keep in mind that there are two common wiring standards, TIA/EIA-568-A and TIA/EIA-568-B. It’s crucial to use the same standard on both ends of a cable to ensure proper connectivity. The information provided here is based on the TIA/EIA-568-B standard.