Colour palette

1.0Overview 2.0Standard embellishments 3.0Seating 4.0Shelters

Seating

Embellishment	Colour	Application
Park - seats and benches (Aluminium only settings) (Timber and aluminium combination settings)	Battens (Aluminium) Battens (Timber) Legs, frame and armrest	Order of preference: Aluminium Timber - painted Timber - oiled. Aluminium settings Battens: Anodised aluminium clear Legs and frame: powdercoated Dulux (or equivalent) Ultra silver Woodland grey Citi pearl/Mercury silver gloss Jasper Monument or Black Satin. Armrest: same colour as the frames or Ultra silver (or equivalent). Timber and aluminium combinations Battens: Timber - painted (preferred) (Colorbond Terrain or equivalent); or Timber - oiled (UltraDeck ‘Natural’ or equivalent). Legs and frame: powdercoated Dulux (or equivalent) Citi pearl/Mercury silver gloss Jasper Woodland grey Monument or Black satin. Armrests: same colour as the frames or 'Ultra Silver' (or equivalent). Location notes: Both timber and aluminium seats may become hot in full sun locations. Light coloured aluminum is preferred. Additional timber notes: Timber - painted (preferred): Recommended for ease of ongoing maintenance and improved long‑term durability. Timber - oiled: Apply three coats of a premium‑quality decking oil, such as UltraDeck “Natural” (or equivalent). This finish is not preferred, as it requires significantly more labour, both during initial application (due to the three‑coat process) and through more frequent ongoing maintenance compared to painted finishes.
Environmental reserve - seats and benches (Aluminium only settings) Environmental reserve - tables and bench seats (Aluminium only settings)	Battens Legs, frame and armrest	Aluminium settings Battens: Olive mist Legs and frame: powdercoated Dulux Black Satin (or equivalent). Armrest: same colour as the frames. Location notes: Consider that seats may become hot in full sun locations (select light colours for battens).
Beaches - seats and benches	Battens Legs, frame and armrest	Aluminium settings Battens: Anodised aluminium clear Legs and frame: powdercoated Dulux (or equivalent) Citi pearl/Mercury silver gloss Monument or Black satin. Armrest: same colour as the frame or Ultra silver (or equivalent). Location notes: Consider that seats may become hot in full sun locations (select light colours for battens).
Park - seats and benches (existing) Note: existing seats only. Colour schemes are suitable until the end of asset life.	Battens, frame and arms	Timber battens, timber frame and arms (existing seats only): Dulux (or equivalent) Sage green or Jasper.
Park - tables and bench seats (Aluminium only settings) (Timber and aluminium combination settings)	Battens (Aluminium) Battens (Timber) Legs and frame	Order of preference: Aluminium Timber and aluminium combination - painted (timber) Timber and aluminium combination - oiled (timber). Aluminium (preferred) settings Battens: Anodised aluminium clear Legs and frame: powdercoated Dulux (or equivalent) Citi pearl/Mercury silver gloss Jasper Woodland grey Monument or Black satin. Timber and aluminium (preferred) combination settings (under shelters) Battens: Timber - painted (preferred) (Colorbond Terrain or equivalent); or Timber - oiled (UltraDeck ‘Natural’ or equivalent). Legs and frame: powdercoated Dulux (or equivalent) Citi pearl/Mercury silver gloss Jasper Woodland grey Monument or Black satin. Timber and aluminium combination settings (in the open) Battens: Timber - painted (preferred) (Colorbond Terrain or equivalent); or Timber - oiled (UltraDeck ‘Natural’ or equivalent). Legs and frame: powdercoated Dulux (or equivalent) Citi pearl/Mercury silver gloss Jasper Woodland grey Monument or Black satin. Location notes: Both timber and aluminium seats may become hot in full sun locations. Light coloured aluminum is preferred. Additional timber notes: Timber - painted (preferred): Recommended for ease of ongoing maintenance and improved long‑term durability. Timber - oiled: Apply three coats of a premium‑quality decking oil, such as UltraDeck “Natural” (or equivalent). This finish is not preferred, as it requires significantly more labour, both during initial application (due to the three‑coat process) and through more frequent ongoing maintenance compared to painted finishes.
Custom seats - domestic violence (Red Bench Project)	Frame, battens and arms	Frame, battens and arms: Powder coated Interpon D2015 Ultriva Commercial Collection Vitality (or equivalent). Range Lobster - Satin - YG154A.
Custom seats - Story seats	Frame, battens and arms	Frame, battens and arms: Interpon D2015 Ultriva Commercial Collection Vitality Range (or equivalent) 'Bondi Blue' 'Lobster' (red) or 'Viper Green'.
Skate park or basketball court seats	Battens Legs	Battens: Anodised aluminium - CLEAR with anti-skate lugs fixed with anti-tamper fixings Legs, frame and end caps: Dulux (or equivalent) Orange X15 or Flame red or any other suitable bright colour (mixed colours acceptable). Additional note: Robust design suitable for skate park locations.

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