Rarity

In DCUO items are categorized by their rarity/quality using a color code.

White
are common items. This group doesn't have a particular rarity as it comprises both simple purchasable items and high-tier R&D components. These items include:
 * Vendor Junk
 * Weak pre-30 level gear.
 * Non-Specialized Soder Colas
 * R&D components.

Green
Green are uncommon items, usually found at while reaching level 30. By default they are rolled for in groups. These items unclude include: Examples include: Enchanted Back Pins, Zesti Cola I, Plans, Collections: All Hallow's Peeves
 * Average pre-30 level gear.
 * Specialized consumables (for ex. special sodas, damaging and enhancing items).
 * Non-Iconic Vault styles.
 * Low-level R&D plans (Alpha, Beta).

Blue
Blue are rare items. By default they are rolled for in groups. These items unclude include: Examples include: Rune-Etched Kilt, Aberrant's Pack, Deadman Hoodie, Sinister Clockwork Key
 * More powerful pre-30 level gear.
 * Tier 1 Duo/Alert drops.
 * Tier 0 Faction PVE armor, Tier 0 PVP armor, Tier 2.5 Iconic Battle Suits.
 * Iconic Vault styles.
 * The Vault trinkets

Purple
Purple are epic items. By default they are rolled for in groups. These items unclude include: Examples include: Supergirl's Kandorian Battleboots, Iconic Battle Suits, Plans
 * Iconic-pre level 30 gear.
 * Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 Iconic Battle Suits.
 * Iconic Styles.
 * R&D plans (Mark I, II, III & IV).

Orange
Orange are legendary items. There are special items gained through The Vault, Marketplace and Special Promotions. These items are untradable. Examples include: Radar Upgrade, Firefighter Style, Sinister Clockwork Key Bat Drone, Promethium Lockbox
 * Marketplace Items (Trinkets, Skins, Styles, Upgrades, Respec Tokens).
 * The Vault trinkets.
 * Special Promotion items.
 * Promethium Lockboxes.