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7 Fresh Colour Palettes for Summer 2025


Your Summer 2025 Design Inspiration Starts Here.

This year, let your designs make waves with seven bold and inspiring colour palettes influenced by Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year—Mocha Mousse—and UniCote® Steel’s diverse range of shades and textures. Whether you’re designing sleek urban facades, dreamy coastal retreats, or earthy community spaces, these palettes have been meticulously curated to spark creativity and deliver lasting impact.

From warm and inviting hues to crisp, clean contrasts, we’re showcasing palettes that embrace Australia’s landscapes and modern design aesthetics. Dive into these combinations and discover how you can create spaces that are both timeless and trendsetting.



Bold. Dramatic. Impactful.

Think fiery horizons and burnt skies—this palette commands attention. Perfect for residential facades, statement walls, and hospitality spaces that demand bold, memorable impressions. It’s warm, earthy, and effortlessly rich.

Palette Includes:

  • Heritage Red
  • Red Mahogany (Architectural Texture)
  • Corten Red (Architectural Texture)
  • Rose (Pantone-inspired highlight)
  • Sunset Red
  • Bauxite

Calm. Grounded. Elegant.

Inspired by rolling dunes and desert plains, this palette offers a soft, neutral aesthetic perfect for modern minimalism and eco-inspired projects. Think sustainable builds, community hubs, and tranquil interiors.

Palette Includes:

  • Off-White
  • French Polish
  • Desert Dune
  • Cobble
  • Jasman Brown


Organic. Fresh. Inviting.

Celebrate biophilic design and eco-conscious architecture with a palette rooted in nature. Ideal for outdoor pavilions, urban gardens, and nature-inspired builds, this combination blends greens and browns for a sense of serenity and growth.

Palette Includes:

  • Dusty Coal
  • Jungle Green
  • Wenge (Architectural Texture)
  • Moss Green
  • Royal Fern

Contemporary. Sleek. Refined.

Urban edge meets warm elegance. Perfect for modern apartments, industrial-inspired builds, and commercial spaces, this palette combines cool greys with UniCote® Rose for an inviting yet architectural finish.

Palette Includes:

  • Stony Brook
  • Albatross
  • Stormy Grey
  • Rose (Pantone-inspired highlight)
  • Cosmic
  • Metal Stone (Architectural Texture)


Rustic. Harmonious. Earthy.

Celebrate organic materials and timeless charm. With natural wood finishes and soft greens, this palette suits country homes, barn-style designs, and sustainable builds focused on blending into natural surroundings.

Palette Includes:

  • Maple (Architectural Texture)
  • Rose (Pantone-inspired highlight)
  • Mist Green
  • Smooth Cream
  • Ashwood (Architectural Texture)

Crisp. Coastal. Refreshing.

A modern twist on Hamptons style and seaside elegance, this palette evokes the tranquillity of ocean views. Ideal for beach houses, holiday retreats, and modern waterfront homes.

Palette Includes:

  • Sky Blue
  • Cyad
  • Pentagon (Architectural Texture)
  • Hamptons White
  • Silver Quartz (Architectural Texture)
  • Mountain Blue


Sophisticated. Timeless. Bold.

Add depth and drama with a palette that balances deep blacks, warm neutrals, and golden tones. Ideal for luxury builds, art galleries, and statement exteriors that demand attention and refinement.

Palette Includes:

  • Midnight Matt
  • Spectrum (Architectural Texture)
  • Rose (Pantone-inspired highlight)
  • Merino
  • Simpson Desert Ash (Architectural Texture)
  • Maple (Architectural Texture)


Ready to Bring These Palettes to Life?

Let UniCote® Steel inspire your 2025 designs with colour combinations built to last. From bold urban statements to calming natural escapes, these palettes are designed for modern Australian architecture.

Request Samples Today and explore the full UniCote® range at unicote.com.au. Your vision starts here.


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