System Colors
Color is a central means of communication on the T, representing different lines and modes of transportation. Occasionally a specific color will be used around a large project or event.
This color was chosen because the Green Line travels along the trees and suburban lawns of Brookline and Newton.
color-greenLine
#00843d
Orange was chosen because this line previously ran along Washington Street, once known as the Orange Way.
color-orangeLine
#ed8b00
The color choice was based on the Harvard Crimson, because this subway leaves from Cambridge, heading southeast to Braintree and Quincy.
color-redLine
#da291c
Because this line runs along the coast, it was named for the blue of the Atlantic.
color-blueLine
#003da5
color-silverLine
#7c878e
color-brandBus
#ffc72c
color-ferry
#008eaa
color-theRide
#52bbc5
color-commuterRail
#80276c
Additional Colors
In addition to the colors we use across the system to represent lines and modes of travel, different initiatives and projects sometimes have a specific color assigned to them. These colors, much like the system colors, aid in quick communication and extend understanding.
A vibrant cyan created for the System-Wide Accessibility initiative.
color-swa
#00b5e2
color-mbtaDark
#212322
Created for use in winter advisories.
color-darkWinter
#13294b
Created for use in winter advisories.
color-midWinter
#147bd1