Ideal Security’s garage door springs comply with the official color codes provided by the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA).
Below are the color standards for extension springs for overhead sectional garage doors.
Two of each spring are required to lift a door of the specified weight.
| Door Weight (Pounds) | Door Weight (Kilograms) | Color | Ideal Part Number |
| 10 | 4.5 | White | |
| 20 | 9.1 | Green | |
| 30 | 13.6 | Yellow | |
| 40 | 18.2 | Blue | |
| 50 | 22.7 | Red | |
| 60 | 27.3 | Brown | |
| 70 | 31.8 | Orange | |
| 80 | 36.4 | Gold | |
| 90 | 40.9 | Light Blue | 7151 |
| 100 | 45.5 | Tan | |
| 110 | 50.0 | White | |
| 120 | 54.5 | Green | 7153 |
| 130 | 59.1 | Yellow | |
| 140 | 63.6 | Blue | 7155 |
| 150 | 68.2 | Red | |
| 160 | 72.7 | Brown | 7157 |
| 170 | 77.3 | Orange | |
| 180 | 81.8 | Gold | 7159 |
| 190 | 86.4 | Light Blue | |
| 200 | 90.9 | Tan | |
| 210 | 95.5 | White | |
| 220 | 100.0 | Green | |
| 230 | 104.5 | Yellow | |
| 240 | 109.1 | Blue | |
| 250 | 113.6 | Red | |
| 260 | 118.2 | Brown | |
| 270 | 122.7 | Orange | |
| 280 | 127.3 | Gold | |
| 290 | 131.8 | Light Blue | |
| 300 | 136.4 | Tan |
Source: DASMA technical data sheet #171 6/28/12 Rev. 9/15 , Reaff. 1/19
NOTE: While color codes are helpful, they cannot necessarily be relied upon 100%. A previous owner or mechanic may have used the wrong color code, or paint may have faded over time. You should always verify your spring requirement by weighing your door.