Choosing Blind Colours: A Simple Guide | Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings

Subject: Blind colours
Reviewed by: The Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings team
Updated: 7 September 2026
Reading time: 3 minutes

How do you choose the right blind colour?

Test it in the actual room through the day: Highveld light brightens a tone, coastal light softens the same one
Let the architecture lead: crisp white, charcoal and black for modern homes; deep woods and creamy whites for heritage; soft white, light grey and pale blue for coastal and farmhouse
Match the room’s job: greige and soft grey in living rooms, muted blues and greens in bedrooms, white or light grey in kitchens and bathrooms
Texture changes how colour feels, and blockout comes from the lining, so a light colour can still give full darkness
Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings couriers swatches after you order, at our cost, and nothing is cut until you confirm the colour in your own light

3Times of day to test a colour

SwatchesCouriered after you order

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Blind colours: start with the light

The same swatch reads two ways 500km apart. Morning, midday and late afternoon before you confirm.

Highveld

Sharp, bright, high UV

Effect: Tones read brighter and crisper
Suits: Earthy warmth to soften: terracotta, sage, sandy beige
Bedrooms: Cool colours calm the private rooms
Living: Warm colours energise

Coastal

Soft, diffused, humid

Effect: The same hue reads softer
Suits: Soft white, light grey, pale blue keep rooms bright and relaxed
Wood: Light finishes echo the landscape
Material: Aluminium and synthetic venetians in wet coastal rooms

Blind colours by architecture

The blind should feel like part of the building.

Blind colours for modern and minimalist homes
Crisp white, charcoal, black. Aluminium venetians reinforce the clean line.
White, charcoal, black
Blind colours for traditional and heritage homes
Deep woods, creamy whites, muted tones that respect the original floors and mouldings. Wooden or aluwood venetians.
Deep wood, cream
Blind colours for coastal and farmhouse homes
Soft white, light grey, pale blue. Light wood finishes.
Soft white, pale blue
Blind colours for eclectic homes
Jewel tones such as emerald and sapphire, or warm rust and mustard, to link diverse pieces.
Jewel or warm

Blind colours by room

Colour for the room’s job.

Performance	Living room	Bedroom	Kitchen and bath	Outdoor braai
Goal	Versatility and glare control	Rest and privacy	Durability and hygiene	Glare and durability
Palette	Greige, soft grey, warm beige	Soft blue, muted green, earthy brown; navy or charcoal blockout	White, light grey, black	Charcoal, sand, forest green
Blind	Light-filtering rollers, wooden venetians	Blockout rollers, duo roller for flexibility	Aluminium or synthetic venetians	Outdoor screen blinds

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Texture and blockout

Wood adds warmth. Aluminium looks precise and reflective. Woven fabric softens light and sound.

Light colour, full darkBlockout performance comes from the lining, not the face colour. Choose the pale tone you want and still get a dark bedroom.

05 Regional palettes

Where you live shapes what works.

Western Cape: fynbos greens, ocean blues, sandy neutrals. KwaZulu-Natal: tropical greens and bright whites that hold up in humidity, with shutters for heat and airflow. Gauteng and the Highveld: city polish with earthy tones, and bold jewel tones still strong. Karoo: terracotta, stone grey and white that echo the landscape and help with cooling.

Confirming your blind colour choice

Feeling overwhelmed is normal. Four steps.

Define and match
The room’s purpose and mood first, then the architecture.
Order at your best guess
Colour and sizes. The swatches are couriered to you at our cost.
Test in your light
Morning, midday, late afternoon, against the wall. Confirm, and only then is the blind cut.

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Questions buyers ask about blind colours

What is the best blind colour for a living room?

Greige, soft grey or warm beige in a light-filtering roller or a wooden venetian: adaptable through seasonal styling, glare controlled, daylight kept. Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings couriers swatches after you order so you can confirm in your own light.

What colour blinds are best for a bedroom?

Soft blue, muted green or earthy brown for rest. Navy or charcoal blockout rollers support sleep; a duo roller gives flexibility.

Do dark blinds make a room hotter?

Darker fabrics absorb more heat and lighter ones reflect it. Blockout comes from the lining, so a light-coloured blockout blind gives darkness without the heat.

Can I see the colour before I commit?

Yes. Order at your best-guess colour and sizes, the swatches are couriered to you, and nothing is made until you confirm them in the room.

Choosing Blind Colours