The colors defined in this standard are intended to be applied to the marking of electronic components such as resistors@ capacitors@ and wires in a manner described in the EIA Standards for these components. In addition@ the use of these colors is recommended for identification of terminals and circuit functions@ and any other application where the relation of color to numbers or functions is felt necessary.The object is to reduce errors or misunderstandings which may result from improper selection or interpretation of colors.