COLORBOND® Colours

Looking for the full COLORBOND® colours chart? View all colours below and compare finishes (Classic and Matt). Popular colours include Monument, Dover White, Shale Grey and Woodland Grey.

Browse the full range of genuine COLORBOND® steel colours to help choose the right finish for your roofing, wall cladding or guttering project.

View Colour Chart Download / Order Swatches (via COLORBOND®)

Swatches are ordered directly from COLORBOND® / BlueScope.

Jump to a COLORBOND® colour: Monument | Ironstone | Basalt | Woodland Grey | Shale Grey | Windspray | Deep Ocean | Bluegum | Pale Eucalypt | Wallaby | Paperbark | Dover White | Surfmist | Manor Red

COLORBOND® Colours Chart

Tip: Colours can look different on screens. If you’re unsure, order swatches (via COLORBOND®) before you lock in your final choice.

Classic vs Matt finish (quick guide)

• Classic = the standard finish used across roofing, gutters and flashings.
• Matt = a lower-sheen look that suits modern builds and muted colour palettes.

Popular COLORBOND® colours (fast shortlist)

Monument®

A deep charcoal-grey that's the most-specified COLORBOND® colour in modern Australian builds. Monument® reads almost black in shadow and a softer charcoal in direct sun, which makes it forgiving across different roof pitches and orientations. It pairs cleanly with white trims, light render, timber accents, and Surfmist® gutters or fascia for contrast. Popular for coastal homes, contemporary architecture, and refresh projects on dated brown-roof homes.

Pairs well with: Surfmist® gutters · Dover White® trim · natural timber · Basalt® for tone-on-tone

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Dover White®

A clean, bright, slightly warm white that works as a default neutral on almost any facade. Dover White® reflects heat well, suits Hamptons-style and coastal builds, and matches with both light and dark colour palettes. A common pick for fascia and gutters when contrasting with a darker roof.

Pairs well with: Monument® roof · Surfmist® for tonal coastal · Shale Grey® render

Shale Grey®

A balanced mid-grey with a soft warm undertone. Shale Grey® reads cooler than Surfmist® but lighter than Basalt® — a "safe" choice when Monument® feels too heavy but you still want defined contrast against brickwork or render. Particularly popular on suburban builds where the roof needs to recede rather than dominate.

Pairs well with: White trim · brick (red or grey) · Woodland Grey® for tone-on-tone

Woodland Grey®

A classic green-grey that's been the default Australian roof colour for decades. Woodland Grey® pairs naturally with stone, render, brickwork, and bush settings — making it a reliable choice for rural, semi-rural, and traditional suburban builds. Often chosen for renovations because it ties new work into established Australian streetscapes.

Pairs well with: Surfmist® or Paperbark® trim · sandstone · timber decking

Ironstone®

A deep, dark grey with a cool blue undertone — sharper and more architectural than Monument®. Ironstone® has become one of the most-specified colours on modern urban builds where designers want depth without the absolute black of Night Sky®. Works particularly well on box-form, single-pitch, or flat-roof designs.

Pairs well with: Surfmist® or Dover White® trim · light render · matte black hardware

Surfmist®

A warm off-white with a subtle grey undertone — one of the most popular COLORBOND® colours for coastal builds and Hamptons-style homes. Surfmist® reads softer than Dover White® and pairs effortlessly with darker roof colours like Monument® or Ironstone® when used on gutters and fascia for contrast.

Pairs well with: Monument® or Ironstone® roof · timber accents · stone

Ready to order roofing in your chosen colour?

We supply genuine BlueScope steel products and cut-to-length where applicable. Shop online:

• COLORBOND® Corrugated Roof Sheets Cut to Length Online
• Trimdek COLORBOND® Roofing Sheets
• Klip-Lok 700 COLORBOND® Roofing Sheets
• Custom Flashings

Warranty & authenticity

When you choose COLORBOND® steel, you’re choosing products made and backed by BlueScope. Warranties apply subject to eligibility and installation requirements.

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FAQs

What are the most popular COLORBOND® colours?

Monument, Surfmist, Shale Grey and Woodland Grey are consistently popular because they’re easy to match with modern and classic home exteriors.

Do colours look the same in real life as they do online?

Not always. Screens can shift colour. If you’re unsure, ordering swatches (via COLORBOND®) is the safest way to confirm your choice.

Should I match my roof, gutters and flashings?

Most homeowners match them for a clean look. If you choose contrast, keep it deliberate (e.g. dark roof + lighter gutters).