Concrete color guide

Choose concrete color with dispatch before the pour.

Integral color can help decorative concrete match the look of patios, walks, entries, flatwork, and other finish-sensitive projects.

Use this guide as a planning reference, then confirm product availability, mix design, schedule, and jobsite conditions with AAA Zoellner before ordering.

Planning references

AAA Zoellner ready mix delivery truck
Confirm mix availability
Stamped decorative concrete finish
Coordinate finish
Decorative concrete aggregate sample
Review final appearance

Before choosing a color

Color depends on more than the swatch.

Manufacturer colors are a useful starting point, but final concrete appearance can vary with cement, aggregate, water, finishing method, curing, weather, sealer, lighting, and age.

For best results, choose color early, discuss finish expectations, and confirm whether the selected color is available for the mix and timing of the project.

Use the official color reference

Open the full manufacturer guide for available MasterColor reference colors and product details.

Open PDF guide

Color planning checklist

Confirm the project details before ordering.

Pick color early

Share the desired color before scheduling so dispatch can confirm availability and mix considerations.

View color guide

Plan the finish

Stamped, broomed, exposed aggregate, sealed, and smooth finishes can make the same color read differently.

Finishing guide

Expect variation

Concrete is a jobsite-finished material. Conditions, curing, and sealing can affect the final color.

Ask dispatch

Reference guide

MasterColor color reference.

The full guide is provided as the official reference. For the clearest view on mobile, open the PDF in a new tab.

Use the PDF as the official color reference.

The on-site notes help customers understand how to plan color. The full manufacturer guide remains available for swatch reference and product detail.

Open PDF guide

Related concrete planning

Coordinate color with the full pour plan.

Ready mix concrete

Review ready mix options and coordinate color as part of the order.

Ready mix

Placing and finishing

Finish quality affects how decorative concrete color appears after placement.

Placement guide

Concrete calculator

Estimate quantity before confirming color, timing, and dispatch details.

Calculator

Ready to review color?

Confirm color, finish, and availability before scheduling.

Have the project type, desired color, finish, quantity estimate, and timing ready when you call the nearest plant.

Contact a plant