Availability of colours may vary between regions. Where a colour is available, extended lead times may also apply in some regions. Please consult with your Fielders representative or local branch for availability. The COLORBOND® steel colours shown have been reproduced to represent actual product colours as accurately as possible. We recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing as colours may vary depending on your screen settings.
The COLORBOND® steel colour swatches shown have been reproduced to represent actual product colours and finish as accurately as possible. However, we recommend checking your chosen colour against an actual sample of the product before purchasing, as varying light conditions and limitations of the printing process may affect colour tones and finish. To determine the most suitable material for your project, please contact your supplier or steel.com.au/Colorbond.
COLORBOND® steel
Colours | BCA Classification | Solar Absorptance | Basix Classification | Swatch |
Classic Cream™ | M | 0.42 | L | |
Surfmist® | L | 0.32 | M | |
Paperbark® | M | 0.42 | L | |
Evening Haze® | M | 0.43 | L | |
Shale Grey™ | M | 0.43 | L | |
Dune® | M | 0.47 | L | |
Cove® | M | 0.54 | M | |
Windspray® | M | 0.58 | M | |
Pale Eucalypt® | M | 0.60 | M | |
Gully® | D | 0.63 | M | |
Mangrove® | D | 0.64 | M | |
Wallaby® | D | 0.64 | M | |
Jasper® | D | 0.68 | M | |
Basalt® | D | 0.69 | M | |
Manor Red® | D | 0.69 | M | |
Terrain® | D | 0.69 | M | |
Woodland Grey® | D | 0.71 | D | |
Monument® | D | 0.73 | D | |
Ironstone® | D | 0.74 | D | |
Cottage Green® | D | 0.75 | D | |
Deep Ocean® | D | 0.75 | D | |
Night Sky® | D | 0.96 | D |
Key: L-Light: M-Medium: D-Dark
Notes:
- The classification of colours based on solar absorptance measured in accordance with ASTM E 903-96, Standard test method for solar absorptance, reflectance and transmittance of materials using integrating spheres.
- COLORBOND® Ultra Steel only available 1.0mm BMT.
COLORBOND® steel Matt
Colours | Light Reflectance Value | Solar Reflective Index | Basix Classification | Swatch |
Basalt® | D | D | 0.71 | |
Dune® | M | M | 0.48 | |
Shale Grey™ | M | L | 0.45 | |
Surfmist® | L | L | 0.35 | |
Monument® | D | D | 0.79 |
Key: L-Light: M-Medium: D-Dark
Notes:
- The classification of colours based on solar absorptance measured in accordance with ASTM E 903-96, Standard test method for solar absorptance, reflectance and transmittance of materials using integrating spheres.
COLORBOND® Metallic steel
Colours | BCA Classification | Solar Absorptance | Basix Classification | Swatch |
Galactic® | L | 0.34 | L | |
Cosmic® | L | 0.39 | L | |
Rhea® | M | 0.49 | M | |
Astro® | D | 0.62 | M | |
Aries® | D | 0.70 | M | |
Celestian® | D | 0.93 | D |
Key: L-Light: M-Medium: D-Dark
Notes:
- The classification of colours based on solar absorptance measured in accordance with ASTM E 903-96, Standard test method for solar absorptance, reflectance and transmittance of materials using integrating spheres.
- Solar absorptance is a thermal property and is not suitable for evaluation of visual impacts. For further information refer to Technical Bulletin TB 28 - Building Materials, Thermal Efficiency and Reflectivity (242 KB).
- For more information Download NSW Building & Sustainability Index (BASIX) (107 KB). This document contains information on the New South Wales Building and Sustainability Index (BASIX) for residential buildings. A BASIX Certificate is required as part of the development approval process for all new residential buildings (including new multi-unit residential developments such as villas, townhouses and low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise developments) in New South Wales. Alterations and additions requiring a development application will also require a BASIX Certificate.
COLORBOND® Ultra steel
Colours | BCA Classification | Solar Absorptance | Basix Classification | Swatch |
Dune® | M | 0.47 | L | |
Windspray® | M | 0.58 | M | |
Wallaby® | D | 0.64 | M | |
Woodland Grey® | D | 0.71 | D | |
Surfmist® | L | 0.32 | L | |
Monument® | D | 0.73 | D |
Key: L-Light: M-Medium: D-Dark
Notes:
- The classification of colours based on solar absorptance measured in accordance with ASTM E 903-96, Standard test method for solar absorptance, reflectance and transmittance of materials using integrating spheres.
- Solar absorptance is a thermal property and is not suitable for evaluation of visual impacts. For further information refer to Technical Bulletin TB 28 - Building Materials, Thermal Efficiency and Reflectivity (242 KB).
- For more information Download NSW Building & Sustainability Index (BASIX) (107 KB). This document contains information on the New South Wales Building and Sustainability Index (BASIX) for residential buildings. A BASIX Certificate is required as part of the development approval process for all new residential buildings (including new multi-unit residential developments such as villas, townhouses and low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise developments) in New South Wales. Alterations and additions requiring a development application will also require a BASIX Certificate.
COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel
Complying Colours | BCA Classification | Solar Absorptance | Basix Classification | Swatch |
Whitehaven | L | 0.23 | L |
Key: L-Light: M-Medium: D-Dark
Notes:
- COLORBOND® Coolmax® steel may not be suitable for all profiles. Please check with your Fielders representative for availability, minimum order quantities, and lead times.
- The classification of colours based on solar absorptance measured in accordance with ASTM E 903-96, Standard test method for solar absorptance, reflectance and transmittance of materials using integrating spheres.
- Solar absorptance is a thermal property and is not suitable for evaluation of visual impacts. For further information refer to Technical Bulletin TB 28 - Building Materials, Thermal Efficiency and Reflectivity (242 KB).
- For more information Download NSW Building & Sustainability Index (BASIX) (107 KB). This document contains information on the New South Wales Building and Sustainability Index (BASIX) for residential buildings. A BASIX Certificate is required as part of the development approval process for all new residential buildings (including new multi-unit residential developments such as villas, townhouses and low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise developments) in New South Wales. Alterations and additions requiring a development application will also require a BASIX Certificate.
ZINCALUME® steel
Colours | BCA Classification | Solar Absorptance | Basix Classification | Swatch |
- | - | - | - |
Notes:
Colours are indicative only and may vary depending on your screen settings.
Unpainted metal coated roofs, such as ZINCALUME® steel, have a low thermal emittance so perform differently to conventional painted surfaces (high emittance) from both an energy efficiency basis and impact upon urban heating. For the purpose of BCA and NSW BASIX ZINCALUME® steel should be considered a medium colour (per ASTM E1980).
Classification of COLORBOND® steel colours for BCA and BASIX
In order to recognise the cooling benefit of lower solar absorptance roofing some building regulations have incorporated it as an energy efficiency design parameter.
Light coloured (low solar absorptance) roofing material keeps cooler than darker coloured (high solar absorptance) roofing material. The cooler temperature has many benefits including the ability to reduce the energy costs for cooling a building. In order to recognise the cooling benefit of lower solar absorptance roofing some building regulations have incorporated it as an energy efficiency design parameter. Lower solar absorptance roofing typically qualifies for a roof insulation concession under prescriptive regulation. Alternatively, choosing low solar absorptance roofing lowers the assumed cooling (when using building verification software for compliance) helping achieve higher performance or lower building costs.
Colour Classification in Accordance with the BCA
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) has classified roof colour on the basis of their solar absorptance, referred herein as light, medium and dark, see the tables below for the ratings available for each product and colour.
Colour Classification in Accordance with the New South Wales BASIX
The New South Wales Building and Sustainability Index (BASIX) has also classified colour into light medium and dark on the basis of their solar absorptance. The light, medium and dark categories are also to be used in NatHERS accredited software if the verification path is used to meet the BASIX thermal comfort requirement. See the tables below for the solar absorptance and BASIX colour classification for our products.
SA=Solar Absorptance: The classification of colours in the BCA is based on solar absorptance, which is the inverse of solar reflectance, expressed as a ratio between 0 and 1. A SA value of 0 indicates that a roof absorbs none and a value of 1 indicates that a roof absorbs 100% of the incoming solar radiation.
The solar absorptance values shown are not applicable for SuperDura™ Stainless steel. See the individual colour swatches for the SA value for each product and colour.
BCA = The Building Code of Australia (BCA): has classified roof colour on the basis of their solar absorptance, referred herein as Light (L < 0.40), Medium (M < 0.60), Dark (D > 0.60). See the individual colour swatches for the ratings available for each product and colour. BCA classification is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change. Check your local state building regulations at the time of your project.