Resistor Color Code Calculator
Decode resistor values instantly with our visual color code calculator. Perfect for electronics enthusiasts, students, and professionals.
Color Code Reference
Color Values
Black
Value: 0
Brown
Value: 1
Red
Value: 2
Orange
Value: 3
Yellow
Value: 4
Green
Value: 5
Blue
Value: 6
Violet
Value: 7
Gray
Value: 8
White
Value: 9
Gold
Value: N/A
Silver
Value: N/A
How to Read
1
4-Band Resistors
1st & 2nd bands = value, 3rd = multiplier, 4th = tolerance
2
5-Band Resistors
1st, 2nd & 3rd bands = value, 4th = multiplier, 5th = tolerance
3
Multiplier Examples
Black = ×1, Brown = ×10, Red = ×100, etc.
4
Tolerance Values
Gold = ±5%, Silver = ±10%, Brown = ±1%, Red = ±2%