Metal Building Color Chart & Finish Guide
Use this color chart as a reference when selecting wall, roof, and trim colors for your ForgeFab building package. Final color approvals should always be based on physical samples and project-specific manufacturer data.
The ForgeFab color chart shows commonly used panel and trim finishes available through our building supply chain. When you’re preparing an RFQ or coordinating with your design team, use the chart to:
- Select preferred colors for roof, walls, and trim.
- Note any alternate or “acceptable equal” colors for bidding.
- Flag projects that may benefit from lighter, higher-reflectance roof colors.
- Coordinate door and accessory colors with the main building palette.
If a project has specific energy-code, reflectance, or finish requirements (SR, SRI, LEED, etc.), let us know in your RFQ and we’ll align the building color options with the appropriate manufacturer data.
Color on a commercial building is more than just aesthetics—especially on utility and infrastructure work. When you’re choosing a color scheme, keep these points in mind:
- Roof vs. Wall Colors: Lighter roof colors can help manage heat gain and may support owner energy goals. Walls can typically carry darker or brand-driven tones.
- Trim & Framing: Trim colors are often used to control visual “noise” at corners, eaves, and openings. A neutral trim can calm a busy site; a contrasting trim can highlight entry points.
- Site Context: On industrial campuses or treatment plants, it’s common to match or complement existing structures rather than introduce a completely new palette.
- Owner Standards: Some owners and utilities have pre-approved color families. If that applies, send us their standards document or sample photos with your RFQ.
- Submittals & Approvals: Final color names and finish systems will be confirmed in the building submittal package. Physical samples can be provided for owner review when needed.
These sample pairings show how roof, wall, and trim colors can work together on U-Series and S-Series buildings. Use them as a starting point—then match them to specific colors on the chart.
Send us your plans, design criteria, and preferred colors from the chart. We’ll help align roof, wall, and trim selections with your building package and submittal requirements.