EXTERIOR
COLOUR GUIDE
ADVANTAGE
There really is no place like home. Especially after you’ve given it a style and
personality that’s all your own. Colour is the easiest, most economical way to
transform your living space. And that’s where accent can help.
This booklet has been filled with popular exterior colour scheming ideas to help
you find inspiration and the perfect colour for your home.
Roof: Colorbond Deep Ocean EB Weatherboards: Skydancer W Shingles & Chimney Trim: White Falcon W Front door: Longboard EB
Contemporary colour offer
• The accent colour palettes provide an extensive selection of
fashionable and popular colours.
• The contemporary colour schemes illustrate how to use primary
and complimentary colours on the outside of your home.
Premiu m quality
• The accent SolarMax range is a premium quality product
manufactured in Australia.
• A durable long lasting finish with maximum UV protection.
• Protects your home from the harsh Australian conditions
and keeps it looking better for longer.
15 year guarantee
accent guarantees that SolarMax Exterior will not
blister, flake or peel for 15 years when applied to
properly prepared surfaces as per label directions.
COLOUR SELECTION
STEP 1
Get inspired
Discover your inspiration in accent Exterior
and Interior Colour Guides, homemaker
magazines, TV programs, holiday
destinations or from the homes of your
friends and family.
STEP 2
Select palette cards
Once you are inspired select a range
of palette cards from the accent colour
wall. The palette cards are displayed in
colour groups making it easier to find your
perfect colour. The scheming suggestions
on the back of the palette cards will assist
when selecting your colours.
STEP 3
Trial your palette cards
As colours can vary in light and shade,
check your choices at home against
existing furnishings and in different
lighting conditions.
STEP 4
Test your colour scheme
Nothing beats giving colour schemes a
real test run. After experimenting with
your palettes confirm your colour choice
with an accent sample pot. Sample pots
allow you to see how the colours really
look in your home day or night.
WHITE PALETTE
Whites are classic and remain a popular choice for home exteriors. It is widely used in today’s homes
because it is considered to be a safe neutral colour. White symbolises spaciousness and cleanliness.
It is versatile and can be used anywhere outside your home.
Tormenta W
White Meadow W
Weatherboards: Tormenta W
Main render: White Meadow W
Tormenta W
Spanish Echo ED
Aurora Sky W
White Meadow W
Backstreet Beige W
Esme EB
WHITE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
AQUA PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
LIME GREEN
PALETTE
Vianca W
Smooth Brown EB
Pebble Way W
White Wave W
Cliff Rock W
Ocean Fog W
WHITE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
SEA BLUE PALETTE
1. Whites work beautifully with greens and blues,
especially in traditional styles.
2. Whites are enhanced when combined with earthy
tones. They are a favourite choice to co-ordinate with
most colours.
STONE PALETTE
Stone colours are as popular and enduring as ever. The stone palette offers natural earthy
shades that can be easily matched with your favourite white on the exterior of your home.
Modern, Federation and Edwardian styled homes all lend themselves to a stone inspired scheme.
Cliff Rock W
Alpine Fresh W
Bear ED
Rock Fall ED
Main walls: Rock Fall ED Feature weatherboards: Cliff Rock W
Weatherboards: Alpine Fresh W Shutters: Bear ED
Rock Fall ED
Cliff Rock W
Vanilla Oil W
Alpine Fresh W
Backstreet Beige W
Bear ED
STONE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
Nigerian Sands ED
White Dust W
Cotton Whisper W
Vianca W
Port Fairy D
Wipeout EB
GREY PALETTE
STONE PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
SEA BLUE PALETTE
SEA BLUE PALETTE
1. Choose a stone colour to paint your entire home
or as a complimentary feature or trim.
2. Combine a dark and exotic colour, such as ‘Nigerian
Sands’ to enhance your favourite exterior feature.
TAN PALETTE
Tan is a close cousin to brown. Think of nature and all her surrounds. Tans make an excellent
background, they help accompanying colours appear richer and brighter. An outside
room will become warm and inviting when painted with a colour from our tan collection.
Wipeout EB
Skydancer W
Havana Tan D
Flipper Blue D
Weatherboards: Havana Tan D Door & trim: Wipeout EB
Trims & stairs: Flipper Blue D Balustrade trim: Skydancer W
Havana Tan D
Wipeout EB
White Meadow W
TAN PALETTE
SEA BLUE PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
Ocean Trench ED
Splash of Honey D
Fine Cotton W
Golden Bark ED
Skydancer W
Flipper Blue D
SEA BLUE PALETTE
TAN PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
TAN PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
SEA BLUE PALETTE
1. Be confident using tan outside as it combines well
with your Colorbond® and traditional colours.
2. Finish your exterior tan scheme with a deep blue
such as ‘Wipe Out’ or ‘Colorbond® Deep Ocean’.
BROWN PALETTE
Found extensively in nature, browns will promote your garden’s natural attributes and is a wonderful
outdoor colour. Combining a light and dark brown together will produce a sophisticated outdoor
entertaining area.
True Taupe W
Old Jamaica EB
Fair Hair W
Main walls: Fair Hair W Feature weatherboards: True Taupe W
Walls: Old Jamaica EB
Fair Hair W
True Taupe W
Clouded Image W
WHITE PALETTE
BROWN PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
Beige Provence W
Mocha Crush W
Blonde on Blonde W
Old Jamaica EB
White Blossom W
Mint Melody W
BROWN PALETTE
BROWN PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
BROWN PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
GREEN PALETTE
1. Brown can enhance your favourite timber features.
2. Dashes of white or cream with brown are easy on
the eye. They are both versatile palettes that rarely
go out of style.
GREY PALETTE
Grey features extensively on the exterior of modern homes. Greys are easy to work with and help
bring the colour of your outdoor area to life. For a daring contrast incorporate your favourite bold
or bright colour.
Silver Wheel W
Stormy Destiny ED
White Meadow W
Florentino ED
Main render: Silver Wheel W Feature render & trims: White Meadow W
Walls: Florentino ED Balcony faces: Stormy Destiny ED
Silver Wheel W
White Meadow W
Stormy Destiny ED
GREY PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
GREY PALETTE
Silver Thread W
Silver King W
White Wave W
Stormy Destiny ED
Florentino ED
Silver Wheel W
GREY PALETTE
GREY PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
GREY PALETTE
ORANGE PALETTE
GREY PALETTE
1. Be confident using grey on the exterior of your home
as it blends in well with any urban streetscape.
2. Throw a splash of colour, such as ‘Florentino’ onto
a feature wall to uplift and modernise your outdoor
entertaining area.
BRIGHT BLUE PALETTE
Blue relaxes the mind and calms the soul. Escape the demands of the daily grind and unwind in
your blue oasis. The colour of the summer sky and cool fresh water promote a feeling of harmony,
tranquillity and peacefulness. Blue is a sophisticated, yet refreshing and relaxing colour choice.
Waterproof W
White Cloud W
Winterfall EB
Turkish Bean ED
Main render: White Cloud W Feature render: Winterfall EB
Columns: Mocha Crush W
Main render: Waterproof W Feature render: Turkish Bean ED
Winterfall EB
White Cloud W
Mocha Crush W
BRIGHT BLUE PALETTE
BRIGHT BLUE
PALETTE
BROWN PALETTE
Waterproof W
Turkish Bean ED
Cedar Cottage W
Fine Blue W
Beige Drop W
Dark Depths EB
BRIGHT BLUE PALETTE
BROWN PALETTE
BROWN PALETTE
BRIGHT BLUE PALETTE
BROWN PALETTE
BRIGHT BLUE PALETTE
1. Use a softer shade of blue with a brighter blue
to create a serene and tranquil exterior.
2. Combine bright blue with a white or stone palette
on the exterior of your home for a refreshing sea
change experience.
COLORBOND® PALETTE
Derived from nature, the Colorbond® palette is earthy, rustic and natural. This palette is practical
and versatile. Colorbond® colours are extremely popular on all of today’s traditional or modern
styled homes.
Evening Haze W
Headland EB
Soft Cotton W
Render & trims: Soft Cotton W Trims: Headland EB
Weatherboards & fence: Evening Haze W Door & trims: Jasper ED
Fence trim: Surfmist W
Soft Cotton W
Headland EB
Wilderness ED
Evening Haze W
Jasper ED
Surfmist W
WHITE PALETTE
COLORBOND®
PALETTE
COLORBOND®
PALETTE
COLORBOND® PALETTE
COLORBOND®
PALETTE
COLORBOND®
PALETTE
Manor Red BR
Classic Cream W
Woodland Grey EB
Bushland D
Dune W
Tormenta W
COLORBOND® PALETTE
COLORBOND®
PALETTE
COLORBOND®
PALETTE
COLORBOND® PALETTE
COLORBOND®
PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
1. Match your exterior colour scheme with your existing
Colorbond® roof, gutter or fencing.
2. Co-ordinate your existing Colorbond® features with
any colour from the white palette.
EXTERIOR PALETTE
Especially designed for your outdoor living space, the exterior palette reflects colours from nature
and earth. Whether you are looking for old world charm, traditional flair or modern chic, this colour
palette will help reveal your homes outside charm and character.
Colour Name
Grey Scale W
Old Jamaica EB
Weatherboards: Grey Scale W
Main render: Old Jamaica EB
Grey Scale W
Ironstone ED
Noble White W
Old Jamaica EB
Loft EB
White Wave W
EXTERIOR PALETTE
EXTERIOR PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
EXTERIOR PALETTE
EXTERIOR PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
Flipper Blue D
Enchanted White W
Deep Ocean EB
Bushland D
Diamond Shimmer W
Monument EB
EXTERIOR PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
EXTERIOR PALETTE
EXTERIOR PALETTE
WHITE PALETTE
EXTERIOR PALETTE
1. Bold colours such as ‘Old Jamaica’ combine well
with the natural colour of a timber deck or fence.
2. Use a white on your doors, windows and trims to
highlight these features on a bold exterior canvas.
WHICH FOR MY PROJECT?
Interior
Exterior
Preparation
•Outstanding durability
•15 year guarantee
•4 functions in 1
•Highly washable and stain resistant
•No primer required
•Moisture and mould resistant
•Maximum UV protection
•Multi purpose primer, sealer
and undercoat
•Low odour and low VOCs
•Mould and dirt resistant
•Stain and tannin blocking
Ceiling
Doors, Windows & Trims
Kitchens & Bathrooms
•Ultra flat finish
•Water based
•Hides imperfections
•Fast drying
•Mould and moisture
resistant technology
•Low spatter
•Tough and hard wearing
•Protection in wet and
humid conditions
•Non yellowing formula
•5 year guarantee
Paint Calculator
The amount of paint you’ll need will
vary according to the paint as well
as the condition of the surface. The
chart below should help give you a
reasonable estimate.
Decking
•Provides a natural finish
•Enhances and protects
exterior timber
•Oil and water based formula
Guide based on two coats of paint and
16 sq. metres per litre coverage. Don’t forget
to reduce the surface area to be painted if
the area includes large windows and doors. Wall height (m)
Distance around the room (m)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
2.2
3L
3L
4L
5L
5L
6L
7L
7L
2.5
4L
4L
5L
5L
6L
7L
7L
8L
2.8
4L
5L
5L
6L
7L
7L
8L
9L
3.1
4L
5L
6L
7L
7L
8L
9L
10L
10L 11L
3.4
5L
6L
6L
7L
8L
9L
3.7
5L
6L
7L
8L
9L
10L 11L 12L
Actual product sizes and availability may vary by store
BASE CODES
W White EB Extra Bright
D Deep
BR Bright Red
ED Extra Deep
MB Mission Brown
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®accent and SolarMax are registered trade marks of Mitre 10 Australia Ltd.
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Please note that whilst every attempt has been made to match paint colours, photographic and printed images
may not represent actual ranged colours due to limitations of the printing process. To be sure of your colour
choice, check actual colours with an accent sample pot.
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•Low odour and low VOCs
•Low odour
Front Cover: Door: Japanese Fern EB - AQUA PALETTE. Weatherboards: Mineral Deposit W - AQUA PALETTE. Trim: White Wave W - WHITE PALETTE.
•Interior and exterior application