Per the American Public Works Association:
UNIFORM COLOR CODING FOR UNIFORM TEMPORARY MARKING OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
WHITE - Proposed Excavation
PINK - Temporary Survey Markings
RED - Electric Power Lines, Cables,
Conduit and Lighting Cables
YELLOW - Gas, Oil, Steam,
Petroleum or Gaseous Materials
ORANGE - Communication, Alarm
or Signal Lines, Cables or Conduit
BLUE - Potable Water
PURPLE - Reclaimed Water,
Irrigation and Slurry Lines
GREEN - Sewers and Drain Lines
Source: http://www.apwa.net/Documents/About/TechSvcs/One-Call/COLORCC.PDF