Colour Finishes

Colour finish selection plays a critical role in the durability, appearance and long‑term performance of architectural window and door systems.

Hunter Windows supports architects, builders and specifiers in selecting aluminium finishes that align with architectural intent, environmental exposure and system performance requirements across commercial and architect‑designed projects.

Colour finish decisions apply across:

  • Architectural window systems
  • Architectural door systems
  • Facade and building envelope assemblies
  • Commercial and high‑end residential projects
aluminium sliding windows

Key Performance Considerations

Natural Light

Aluminium colour finishes are selected not only for appearance, but for their ability to perform in different environments. External exposure, coastal proximity and UV levels all influence coating performance and longevity.

Appropriate finish selection helps protect aluminium frames from corrosion, fading and surface degradation over time.

solar heat gain coefficient

Colour finishes contribute to the overall architectural expression of a building. Finishes are often coordinated with facade materials, glazing, adjacent cladding and surrounding context to achieve a cohesive visual outcome.

Early consideration of colour selection supports consistent detailing across window, door and facade elements.

Heat conductivity windows

nternal and external colour finishes can be specified differently to suit interior design requirements while maintaining a consistent external appearance, subject to system capabilities and project requirements.

This flexibility is commonly used in architect‑designed homes and mixed‑use developments where internal palettes differ from facade treatments.

Common Aluminium Finish Types

Natural Light

Standard architectural colour ranges offer proven durability and broad compatibility across window and door systems, supporting consistent specification across larger projects.

solar heat gain coefficient

Custom colours and feature finishes allow greater design flexibility where architectural intent or branding requirements apply. These options are typically assessed alongside exposure conditions and project scale.

Heat conductivity windows

Textured and matte finishes can be used to reduce reflectivity and achieve specific aesthetic outcomes, particularly where glare reduction or subtle surface variation is desired.

Colour Suites & Available Ranges

Hunter Windows offers a range of colour suites and finish options suitable for different architectural styles and project requirements.

Available colour suites may include:

  • Standard architectural ranges
  • Feature and custom colour selections
  • Textured and matte finish options

Standard Colours

Pearl White

APO Grey

Anotec Natural Pearl

Custom Black

Monument®

Woodland Grey®

Surfmist®

Primrose

Paperbark®

Dune®

NOTE: The finishes displayed on this page are a guide only and do not represent the actual finish.

Duratec® Zeus

The Duratec Zeus solid colour range by Dulux is a collection of on trend solid colours, delivered with advanced super durable polyester thermosetting powder.

Basalt

Dune

Graphite

Natural White

Shale Grey

Surfmist

Territory Red

Whisper White

White

Appliance White

Talc

Lunar Grey

Silver Grey

Grey

Timberland

Charcoal

Dark Grey

Monument

Black

Lunar Eclipse

NOTE: The finishes displayed on this page are a guide only and do not represent the actual finish.

Popular Colours

Rivergum Beige

Magnolia

Classic Cream®

White Birch

Pottery

Stone Beige

Silver Grey

Windspray®

Pale Eucalypt®

Wilderness®

Basalt

Wallaby

Ironstone®

Berry Grey

Dark Grey

Jasper®

Hammersley Brown

NOTE: The finishes displayed on this page are a guide only and do not represent the actual finish.

Integration with Window & Door Systems

Colour finishes must be selected in coordination with framing profiles, glazing selections and facade detailing.

Hunter Windows supports colour finish integration across:

  • Architectural window systems
  • Architectural door systems
  • Curtain wall and window wall assemblies

This coordination ensures finishes perform as intended and maintain visual consistency across the building envelope.

Design Flexibility Across Project Types

Colour finish selection varies depending on project scale, exposure and architectural intent.

Hunter Windows supports colour selection across:

  • High‑rise and multi‑residential developments
  • Education and public buildings
  • High‑end architectural homes

This flexibility allows architects to balance durability, appearance and budget while maintaining design intent.

Local Support & Specification Guidance

Hunter Windows provides guidance on colour finish selection throughout the design and documentation process.

Support typically includes:

  • Advice on suitable finishes for environmental exposure
  • Alignment with system capabilities and coating requirements
  • Coordination with glass, hardware and facade selections

Frequently Asked Questions

For colour finish guidance, durability considerations or specification support, our team can review drawings and recommend suitable options.

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