Colour Your Outdoors

At Able Canopies, we know that colour isn’t just a finish — it’s a feeling.

The right colour can transform a canopy into a calming retreat, an energising focal point, or a subtle extension of the existing architecture. Whether you’re designing for a school, healthcare facility, public space, or commercial setting, your colour choices matter — they affect mood, atmosphere, and first impressions.

“Light is a thing that cannot be reproduced, but must be represented by something else – by colour.” – Paul Cezanne

When choosing a canopy colour, start by considering your building’s exterior palette. Then look to the surrounding landscape — do you want your structure to blend in or make a statement? Warm tones like red, yellow, and orange energise a space and promote vibrancy — great for play areas and social spaces. On the other hand, calming tones like soft greens, blues, and neutral greys encourage relaxation and focus — ideal for quiet zones or educational environments.

Explore Our Colour Options

1.RAL Colours

Our aluminium and steel canopies and shelters are finished in a wide range of standard RAL colours, offering both style and durability. While the Coniston range is powder coated in white as standard, all other RAL colours are available upon request.

Cleobury Mortimer Primary School - Coniston Wall Mounted Canopies

Want the ultimate protection? Steel frames can be galvanised before powder coating, or supplied in a raw galvanised silver finish. Some models, such as the Codale Conic, Codale Junior, and Windsor, have their own unique finishes included as standard.

2. Timber Canopy Stains

Our Tarnhow timber range is offered in a variety of stains that both protect the wood and provide rich, natural hues.

Choose from warm wood tones that highlight the grain or darker stains for a more modern contrast.

3.Tensile Fabric Canopy Colours

Supplied in white as standard, our tensile fabric canopies are also available in 39 additional fabric colours. From subtle shades to vibrant hues, these fabrics let you tailor your canopy to fit seamlessly into the environment or stand out as a striking centrepiece.

4. Shade Sail Fabric Colours

Our shade sails are a versatile option for dynamic outdoor areas, available in a range of contemporary and vibrant colours. Use one bold colour or mix and match to create eye-catching patterns or brand-aligned schemes.

5.Awning Fabric & Frame Colours

With over 200 fabric colours — including plain and striped — and 5 standard frame colours, our awnings offer incredible customisation. Perfect for schools, cafes, and storefronts looking to create personality and presence.

6. Eden & Grasmere Roof Panel Colours

Both the Eden Solar Canopy and Grasmere Cycle Shelter feature steel roof panels finished in PVC Plastisol, available in 11 colours. These provide a strong visual foundation — especially ideal when integrating solar panels for sustainable design.

7.Polycarbonate Roof Colours

Our standard polycarbonate canopies are available in clear or opal, but many models — such as the Beck, Redford, and Lexden — offer seven additional colour tints, adding a subtle touch of colour without sacrificing natural light.

8.Post Pads & Rainbow Packages

Designed for safety and visibility, our Post Pads and Rainbow Packages come in a range of bright colours. They soften hard surfaces while injecting playful energy — perfect for school playgrounds or community centres.

9.Sunpal & Sunglaze Systems

Ideal for glazed roofs, skylights, and high-spec architectural spaces. Our Sunpal and Sunglaze systems combine performance with aesthetics. Choose from:

Multi-layer options with different colours on each side
SolarSmart™ finishes that reduce heat and glare while allowing “cool light” through
DiffuserPlus™ coatings that soften both transmitted and reflected light for enhanced comfort

Colour is more than just a design detail—it’s an essential part of the atmosphere you create. Whether it’s a peaceful sensory garden, an active schoolyard, or a branded entrance area, Able Canopies offers the flexibility and palette to help your vision come to life.

“In choosing a colour, one must realise that it changes in different aspects.” – Nancy Lancaster

Need help choosing the perfect colour combination?

Speak to our team or book your free site survey—we’ll help you explore options, samples, and ideas to make the most of your space.

Able Canopies Ltd. design, manufacture and install commercial grade canopies, shade sails, awnings and shelters across the UK. We specialise in servicing the education, leisure, healthcare and retail sectors and have extensive experience working with schools, councils, architects and contracting firms.
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