safety orange is the same color as blaze orange, the shade of orange (color no. 12199) required by united states law (u.s. code of federal regulations, title 15 commerce and foreign trade, section 1150.3) to be on the tips of barrels of replica guns such as airsoft guns, and cap or toy guns. hunter orange is also the color of hats, caps, and other safety wear required to be worn while hunting in most us states.