Awareness Ribbons Chart: Color and Meaning of Awareness Ribbon Causes

Author: Disabled World : Contact: www.disabled-world.com

Published: 2015-03-09 : (Rev. 2020-08-25)

Synopsis and Key Points:

List of awareness ribbon colors and associated causes regarding health and disability - Includes printable awareness ribbon chart.

Awareness ribbons are defined as short pieces of colored ribbon folded into a loop, or representations of such.

Awareness ribbons are used to create public awareness to health conditions and other important issues.

Main Digest

Covid-19 Coronavirus Awareness Ribbon

In these times of social isolation/distancing you may like to either suggest a design for a COVID-19 Awareness Ribbon, send us an image of your COVID-19 Awareness Ribbon design, or ask your child(ren) if they wish to design an awareness ribbon. Your description and/or design could convey; sentiments of those effected by COVID-19, remembrance of those who passed due to the Coronavirus, or gratitude for the doctors, nurses, delivery personal, and many many other workers who have, and are, placing their lives on the line every second of the day to save lives and help others stay safe. More information can be found at: Disabled World COVID-19 Awareness Ribbon Design Submissions.

What are Awareness Ribbons?

The use of various colored ribbons is designed to create public awareness to health, medical conditions, disability, and other issues. Awareness ribbons are defined as short pieces of colored ribbon folded into a loop, or representations of such, which are used in the United States, Canada, Australia, UK and other parts of the world as a way for wearers of the ribbon(s) to make a statement of support for a cause or issue.

Many different groups, foundations and organizations have adopted ribbons as symbols of support or awareness - as a result, various causes may often share the same, or similar, ribbon color(s).

How Many Awareness Ribbons Are There?



16 different colored cancer type awareness ribbons.

With new awareness days, weeks, and months, and ribbon colors, designs and symbols being created for causes, conditions, and cancer awareness, we're not sure how many there are, but as seen below there are a lot!

Important Notes:

Disabled World does not guarantee accuracy or legal status of these ribbons and/or their causes. Before using any ribbon colors and/or designs for any reason thoroughly research all current existing ribbon designations and causes.

As many awareness ribbon colors may have multiple associated meanings we only list ribbons regarding health/disabilities.

Due to different groups, organizations, countries, as well as people often creating different colored ribbons for the same cause, we may have a condition/disease listed several times under various ribbon colors.

If you know a ribbon/cause we have listed is not correct - or if you know of an awareness ribbon color or cause we have missed - please see:

How to correct, register, or submit an awareness ribbon color or design.

Awareness Symbols Causes and Meanings Autism Infinity Symbol The Autism Infinity Symbol is becoming a popular alternative to the puzzle pieces autism symbols as well as a symbol for Neurodiversity. Blue Star Symbol Represents the fight against colorectal cancer. The hope is the Blue Star Universal Symbol will be integrated into existing group awareness efforts and incorporated into materials as a representation of the collective fight against colorectal cancer. Checkered Eye Symbol The checkered eye is a wearable symbol indicating its wearer has a vision disability. It is a simple line drawing of an eye, the center (iris) is black and white checkers. The symbol bears the Checkered Eye and the text "LOW VISION". Black and White Checkered Ribbon Black and white checkered awareness ribbon denotes "Blindness is a Spectrum". Cloud Ribbon Congenital diaphragmatic hernia awareness. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a birth defect, occurring while the fetus is developing. Dark Blue and Orange/Orchid The awareness ribbon colors for Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is Dark Blue for Arthritis, and Orange/Orchid for Psoriasis. Diabetes Awareness Blue Diabetes Circle Awareness. The awareness ribbon color for Diabetes was gray, however diabetes is now symbolized by the blue circle, as designated by the International Diabetes Federation. Purple Ribbon with White Spots in Figure 8 Format Lichen Sclerosus awareness ribbon for a chronic skin disease. The shade of purple may change, but the white spots and figure 8 shape is the main identifier. Multi-colored Puzzle Ribbon Multi-colored puzzle ribbon with the words "Developmental Disabilities Awareness - Normal is Over-rated" on one side. Teal Lichen Sclerosus Ribbon Folded teal colored Lichen Sclerosus Awareness ribbon (U.K.) with the black printed words "Lichen Sclerosus" on one end and "Awareness" on the other end. FOXG1 - Orange Ribbon with Fox Tail FOXG1 is a severe neurological condition characterized by seizures, small head size, inability to control body movements, and lack of speech. Multi-colored Flame Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). Pink Ribbon - Red Ribbon Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon will expand the availability of vital cervical cancer screening and treatment and breast care education. Reddish Ribbon Prurigo Nodularis (PN) awareness ribbon features a reddish color fading to "pinkish" with dots at the ends and the words Prurigo Nodularis printed on one side. Trisomy Awareness Trisomy Awareness ribbon - Created by the Support Organization for Trisomy to represent all forms of Trisomy. Mosaic Trisomies The ribbon features a mosaic pattern of red, blue, and yellow colors, with the words "Mosaic Trisomy Awareness" printed on it. Blue Butterfly The blue butterfly symbol is used to raise awareness of Turner Syndrome Mint Green and Golden Yellow Butterfly The Mint green and golden yellow butterfly symbol is used to raise awareness of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS).

How Do I Register an Awareness Ribbon Color or Design?

Awareness Ribbons are not a centralized idea, there isn't really an official place to go to register a design, or color. Currently, awareness ribbons are considered to be in the public domain in most countries, and a simple ribbon of a particular color is generally not considered sufficiently original and/or creative enough to be copyrighted by a person - or group. However, in a few cases several particular designs have been granted a special trademark status. Eg. Canada has granted "official mark" status for the pink (breast cancer) awareness ribbons to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

If you are designing your own awareness ribbon and need color ideas, check out our comprehensive list of HEX and RGB color codes.

How Do I Submit an Awareness Ribbon Color or Design?

You are welcome to submit an awareness ribbon color and/or design to add to our list provided it meets the following criteria:

When submitting an awareness ribbon, or design, please provide an example(s) of where the ribbon is currently used, e.g. web-page address, organization etc.

Do NOT post, or redesign, awareness ribbons that are trademarked - (TM), (R). Some ribbons, including style, color, and design are copyrighted, you should thoroughly research the ribbon design you are wishing to submit to avoid possible copyright infringement.

To avoid listing several different ribbons and/or designs for the same cause the awareness ribbon and/or design you wish to submit MUST be recognized as the most popular one chosen for the cause it represents - Different styles and colors recognized by different countries are OK.

To submit an awareness ribbon, or if you know a ribbon/cause we have listed is not correct, or if you know of an awareness ribbon color or cause we have missed, please contact us.

Awareness Bracelet Colors

An awareness band, awareness bracelet, or wristband, is defined as a bracelet of various colors on which a slogan is sometimes written, usually sold to raise awareness for charitable causes. These plastic wristbands are available in nearly every color, or colors, and are constructed from material such as silicone, fabric, rubber, or plastic. Awareness bracelets sometimes carry embossed messages demonstrating the wearer's support of a certain cause, or charitable organization. Awareness bracelets generally use the same, or similar colors to awareness ribbons.

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Journal: Disabled World. Language: English. Author: Disabled World. Electronic Publication Date: 2015-03-09. Last Revised Date: 2020-08-25. Reference Title: "Awareness Ribbons Chart: Color and Meaning of Awareness Ribbon Causes", Source: Awareness Ribbons Chart: Color and Meaning of Awareness Ribbon Causes. Abstract: List of awareness ribbon colors and associated causes regarding health and disability - Includes printable awareness ribbon chart. Retrieved 2020-09-17, from https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/awareness/ribbons.php - Reference Category Number: DW#118-276.