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 primary palette
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Material expressions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Next step
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