The following are the different colour codes for registration plates in Telangana. Vehicle CategoryNumber plate background colourColour of the number on the plate Private vehicleWhiteBlack Commercial vehicleYellowBlack Temporary registration vehicleYellowRed Trade certificate vehicleRedWhite Rent-a-cab vehicleBlackYellow Vehicle of a Government of India diplomatic officer (Delhi)Dark blueWhite Vehicle of a Government of Indiadiplomatic officer (Other than Delhi)YellowBlack