Colours & Materials

Five tones. Infinite configurations. One coherent home.

The Hailo Colours palette is not a range of options — it is a system. Every tone is calibrated to coexist with every other tone. Choosing any combination produces a harmonious result.

The five tones

Sage

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A muted, grey-green derived from the dried herb — not the fresh leaf. Sage reads as calm, natural, and architectural in kitchen environments. It reduces visual noise while adding genuine colour character.

Used in the kitchen, sage-toned systems signal preparation and care without introducing the domesticity of brighter greens. It pairs naturally with warm wood grain and matte white cabinetry.

Pull-out drawers Waste separation bins Larder pull-outs Utility hooks

Sand

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Warm beige with a slight rosewood undertone. Sand is the tone that makes a kitchen feel inhabited rather than showroom-ready. It carries warmth without declaring it.

In organisation contexts, Sand works well as a secondary tone — complementing stronger primaries while providing visual continuity across adjacent systems.

Drawer dividers Shelf liners Utility storage Basket inserts

Terracotta

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Muted oxide-red — closer to fired clay than to brick. Terracotta brings Mediterranean warmth to northern European kitchen aesthetics without reading as decorative excess.

Most effective as a point-of-use tone in waste separation systems, where its visual distinctiveness aids quick identification. Pairs exceptionally with Charcoal cabinetry.

Waste bins (organic) Handle accents Utility hooks

Slate

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Blue-grey with a strong industrial quality. Slate is the tone for people who want architectural presence in a kitchen without committing to full dark cabinetry.

Works particularly well in utility rooms and laundry spaces, where its cooler quality aligns with the functional nature of the space. Pairs with Sand for warmth balance.

Pull-out systems Wall-mounted storage Utility racks

Charcoal

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Near-black with a warm brown undertone that prevents it from reading as cold. The architectural anchor of the Hailo Colours system — used for primary cabinetry integration and structural elements.

The definitive tone for kitchens where a strong design statement is the intent. Charcoal systems disappear into the architecture — visible as form and finish, not as objects placed within a room.

Cabinet integration Deep drawer systems Architectural storage Hardware

How colour becomes material

Powder-Coated Steel

Our primary surface finish. Applied in-house using a zero-VOC electrostatic process. Produces an even, durable skin that resists scratching and fingerprinting. Available in all five tones plus custom RAL matching.

Durability rating: A+0 VOC

Anodised Aluminium

Used for hardware, handles, and structural components. Anodising creates a permanently bonded surface layer — it cannot peel or chip. Available in silver, gunmetal, and warm brass tones.

Surface-integrated colourCorrosion-resistant

FSC-Certified Wood

Oak and beech components used for divider systems, shelf inserts, and decorative trim. All wood is sourced from FSC-certified suppliers in Germany and Austria. No veneers on structural components.

FSC certifiedGerman & Austrian origin

Natural Bamboo

Used for drawer divider systems and small-format organisers. Bamboo is harder than most hardwoods, naturally antimicrobial, and grows to harvestable size in four years — not forty.

Naturally antimicrobial4-year renewal cycle

Recycled Steel

The structural steel used in our pull-out mechanisms contains a minimum 60% recycled content. The remainder is virgin steel from European mills with documented chain-of-custody certification.

60%+ recycled contentEU mill origin

Water-Based Lacquers

Applied to wood components and interior bin surfaces. All lacquers are water-based, low-odour, and food-safe certified for use in kitchen environments. Resists moisture and cleaning-product exposure.

Food-safe certifiedMoisture-resistant

Explore colour combinations with our Configurator

Our Colour Harmony Configurator helps you understand how your chosen base tone relates to the other four. Build your palette before specifying any systems.

Open Colour Configurator