12 curated schemes across heritage, modern, coastal and Hills styles — each with 4 colours, brand codes, and the context each is best suited to. Filter by style below.
Deep, confident colours typical of Victorian terraces and villas. Dark trims, rich wall colours, near-black ironwork.
#7B2C2C#EFE6D2#1F1A18#2E4756The classic Australian Federation palette: sage green or terracotta walls, cream trims, dark green or burgundy front door.
#6E7361#E1D8C4#8B4538#272A30Softer, paler, more restrained than Victorian. Pale dove greys, muted creams, soft sage. Trim work picked out in clean white.
#C9CBC0#F2EEE6#9BA89B#3A3D3ECream walls, pastel mint or salmon trims, chrome and black accents. Confident geometry deserves a confident door colour.
#EAE3D2#B8D4C4#E8A492#15171ASymmetrical, formal palette. Mid-tone wall colour with crisp white trim and a glossy black front door.
#5C5949#F8F6EE#0F1112#883025Crisp whites, charcoal, black accents. The classic palette for contemporary architecture and 1970s rebuilds.
#EBEDEC#F8F6EE#272A30#1F1A18Off-white walls with warm beige and tan accents. Friendly modern feel without being cold.
#EFEAE0#D8CCB6#9C9387#373232Concrete greys, raw black, and one bold accent. Common on warehouse conversions and urban infill.
#C9CBC0#3A3D3E#1F1A18#A05226Crisp whites, pale weathered timber tones, navy accents. Salt-spray-rated paints recommended for any Glenelg/Henley/Grange home.
#F4F2EC#F8F6EE#1B3252#9B9081Sandy whites, sea-spray greys, soft coral and aqua. Pairs with the natural limestone of the southern coastal cliffs.
#E8E0D0#A8BFC4#D88575#EFE6D2Sympathetic earth tones for the Hills microclimate. Mould-resistant paint formulations recommended given the humidity.
#D8CCB6#F2EEE6#3F4D38#5C4438Contemporary palette suited to newer Hills builds — clean greys with one warm timber-tone accent and a deep accent door.
#EBEDEC#E2E0D6#A07D55#3F4D38Most schemes use 3-4 colours: a wall colour (the largest surface), a trim colour (usually a clean white or cream), one accent colour (for front door, window frames, or feature walls), and optionally a roof or fence colour that ties the whole scheme together.
All four major brands (Dulux, Taubmans, Haymes, Porters) have comprehensive ranges. Dulux has the widest everyday range including Dulux Heritage. Porters is the go-to for decorative and heritage. Haymes and Taubmans offer strong contemporary palettes. Your painter will usually have a preferred supplier based on durability in Adelaide's climate.
Yes. The Dulux and Porters codes listed are tinted to spec at any Dulux or Porters colour counter. Screen colours are always slightly off from the tin — always order A4 colour samples and test on your wall in morning, midday and afternoon light before committing.
These are a curated starting point. Dulux alone has over 4,000 colours. Start with the closest scheme here, then substitute individual colours — keep the wall/trim/accent/feature role structure so the scheme still reads as intentional.
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