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Towers are painted in orange and white rather than red and white..... as the red colour has the highest wavelength but it's specified for the DANGER sign...hence the next longest wavelength colour 'orange' has been chosen....therefore, to increase the visibility of the tower.

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Why are towers painted ir orange and white?

Towers are painted in orange and white rather than red and white..... as the red colour has the highest wavelength but it's specified for the DANGER sign...hence the next longest wavelength colour 'orange' has been chosen....therefore, to increase the visibility of the tower.


Why are Tower painted in orange and white?

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