Trijicon HD Sights Yellow VS Orange

Have you ever wonder if your Trijicon HD tritium's dot color matters at all? Some people believe that the yellow and orange front dots are equally visible in all lighting conditions.

In reality, visibility can vary based on individual preferences and specific lighting scenarios. Some users might find the yellow dot more visible in certain conditions, while others might prefer the orange dot.

Let's break them down to find if they matter

Visibility 

While Trijicon HD Sights are known for their luminescence, they need to be charged by a light source. They do not glow indefinitely without exposure to light.

The colors green and yellow are the easiest for our eyes to see in various conditions. This makes them more visible and quicker to spot, especially when compared to other colors. Orange comes next in terms of visibility.

While it's still a popular choice, it's not as easily detected as yellow. Therefore, between yellow and orange, yellow is the more visible dot color for a front sight.

Sight Acquisition Speed

The color of the dot doesn't necessarily affect sight acquisition speed, but the shape of the iron sights can. A visible dot on the front sight post that doesn't visually confuse with the rear sight markings are the best for improved sight acquisition speed like the XS big dot.

As far as Trijicon product goes, the Trijicon HD XR product line offers slimmer front sight post for better target visibility so the front sight doesn't obscure the target.

Durability

All the same. The color of the dot—whether yellow or orange—has no bearing on the durability of the sight itself. Both colors are designed to withstand the same amount of wear and tear.

Installation

No difference