No, not always. Some indicators are better suited for certain ranges; UI will provide a rough indication across a huge range, but other indicators can be more accurate across a small range, and this...
A universal indicator shows both sides of the pH scale whereas other indicators such as phenolphthalein shows alkalis as pink but neutral and acids as clear
A substance that reveals, through characteristic color changes, the degree of acidity or basicity of solutions.
Could also be a light to notify of a components operation.