Hi, there! Thank you for posting your query about the 2"MCLxFCL discharge hose. Fire hydrants can take on a variety of forms. The coloring is done to aid in determining which valves release the most pressure. They will have light blue nozzle caps and bonnets if they are Class AA hydrants. The color of Class A will be green. Class B is colored orange. Last but not least, Class C is colored red. This assists firefighters in determining how much water is available and whether or not they need to request additional water supply. We hope this answers your query. To order this hose, simply click “Add To Cart”, fill in the required information, and we’ll take care of the rest. Thank you for choosing PlumbersStock! Have a great day!