FAKRA Connector Color Codes Guide
FAKRA connectors are standardized RF connectors widely used in the automotive industry for:
- GPS navigation
- AM/FM radio
- LTE/4G
- 5G telematics
- Bluetooth
- WiFi
- Satellite radio
- Vehicle cameras
| Color | FAKRA Code | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|
| Beige | A | GSM / Cellular |
| Black | B | GSM / Cellular |
| Blue | C | GPS Navigation |
| Bordeaux (Wine Red) | D | GSM / Cellular |
| Green | E | Satellite Radio |
| Brown | F | Cellular / Telematics |
| Gray | G | Bluetooth |
| Violet | H | Cellular |
| White | I | Cellular |
| Yellow | K | Satellite Radio / DAB |
| Curry (Mustard Yellow) | Z | Universal / Multi-purpose |
| Water Blue | M | LTE / Telematics |
| Orange | N | Cellular |
| Cream | P | GPS / Navigation |
| Red | Q | Cellular |
| Pink | R | Multimedia |
| Light Green | S | Telematics |
| Turquoise | T | Cellular Data |
| Purple | U | GPS / GNSS |
| Blue Violet | V | WiFi |
| Dark Green | W | Radio |
| Coding Neutral | Z | Universal FAKRA |


Most Common Automotive FAKRA Connectors
Blue FAKRA (Code-C)
Typical Use
- GPS antenna
- GNSS antenna
- Vehicle navigation systems
Most common application:
- GPS roof antennas
- Shark fin antennas
- Navigation modules
Violet / Purple FAKRA
Typical Use
- GPS
- GNSS
- Multi-band navigation systems
Common in:
- Automotive telematics units
- Fleet management systems
Bordeaux FAKRA
Typical Use
- Cellular communication
- LTE modules
- Telematics systems
Water Blue FAKRA
Typical Use
- LTE antenna
- 4G antenna
- Vehicle modem systems
Frequently found in:
- Connected vehicles
- Telematics control units
Blue Violet FAKRA
Typical Use
- WiFi antenna
- WLAN modules
Applications:
- In-vehicle hotspot
- Wireless infotainment systems
Gray FAKRA
Typical Use
- Bluetooth antenna
Applications:
- Hands-free systems
- Infotainment modules
Why FAKRA Uses Colors
Automotive systems may contain multiple RF antennas:
Example vehicle:
- GPS antenna
- 4G antenna
- 5G antenna
- AM/FM antenna
- Bluetooth antenna
- WiFi antenna


