Metal Color Chart, Alloys, Copper, Zinc, Aluminum, Steel

Find the Right Metal and Finish for Your Project

The material you choose affects more than color. It influences the appearance, fabrication, installation, and long-term character of your gutters, roofing, flashing, and architectural metalwork.

Use this page to explore K&M Sheet Metal’s material options, browse color charts, and understand the differences between natural metals and factory-applied finishes. Start with the product or profile you need, then confirm the available material, thickness, and finish for that application.

Your Material. Your Finish. Your Project.

Explore natural metals, painted finishes, and specialty options.

Material Options, Color Charts and Downloads

Browse the material groups below for swatches and supporting documents. A color shown in a chart is not necessarily available for every product, thickness, or sheet and coil size. Confirm the complete specification before ordering.

Use screen colors as a starting point. Displays and lighting affect what you see. For a final selection, ask about an actual material sample or manufacturer color chip. Physical samples are not available for every material or finish.

Unpainted Stocked Materials

Bonderized Steel

Copper

Freedom Gray

Galvalume Plus

Galvanized Steel

Lead Coated Copper

Mill Finish Aluminum

Stainless Steel

More Information

Bonderized Steel: Also known as Paint Grip. Offered in 26 gauge G90. 24 gauge available as special order.

Copper is commonly stocked in 3′ x 10′ and 4’x10′ sheets, 11.75″, 15″ 18″, 20″, 24″ (16 oz. or 20 oz.) and 36″ coil (16 oz.). 24 oz. and 32 oz. are available in 3′ x 10′ sheets. Our typical stock is 1/8 to 1/4 hard copper, supplied by Aurubis, Hussey and Revere.
We also stock 1″ x 3/16″ x 12′ bar stock. Other sizes as well as 48 oz. copper are available as special order items.

Freedom Gray is commonly stocked in 3′ x 10′ sheets of 16 oz. and 20 oz. Coils are available as a special order item with a 1000 lb. minimum. Freedom gray is a Tin / Zinc coated copper from Revere Copper.

Galvalume Plus is an Acrylic coated metal, also known as Acrylume. K&M utilizes Acrylume E Plus™ supplied by US Steel.

Galvanized Steel: Offered in 26 gauge G90. 24 gauge available as special order.

Lead Coated Copper is commonly stocked in 3′ x 10′ sheets of 16 oz. and 20 oz. Special order items include 3′ x 8′ sheets and 12″, 15″, 18″, 20″ and 24″ coil stock. A minimum of 1000 lbs. is required for a coil order.

Mill finish Aluminum is commonly stocked in 4′ x 10′ sheets of 0.032″ and 0.040″.

Stainless Steel in normally available in 24 and 26 gauge 4′ x 10′ sheets, 304 alloy 2B finish. Other thickness, and finishes such as #4, #8 and 2D available as special order items.

Downloads / Color Charts

PDF – Acrylume E Plus Coated Sheet Steel (Data Sheet)
PDF – Aluminum – Alcoa (SDS)
PDF – Copper (ASTM B370 Building Spec Sheet)
PDF – Copper – Revere (Spec Sheet)
PDF – Copper – Revere (MSDS)
PDF – Freedom Gray Copper – Revere (Spec Sheet)
PDF – Lead Coated Copper (ASTM B101 02 Building Spec Sheet)
PDF – Stainless Steel – Outokumpu (Data Sheet)

PDF – Expanded Aluminum Metal Flattened
PDF – Expanded Copper Metal Flattened

0.027″ Stocked Aluminum Colors

Black

Dark bronze

Musket Brown

Royal brown

Almond

Linen

Low Gloss (30°) White

High Gloss (80°) White

Special Order Colors

Special Order colors require a minimum purchase of 325 lbs. coil.

London brown

Evergreen

Russet red

Charcoal grey

Terra bronze

Montana suede

Jefferson tan

Harbor grey

Everest

Scottish thistle

Pebblestone

Victorian grey

Tuscan olive

Wicker

Sandstone

Desert sand

Classic cream

Cameo

White

More Information

Aluminum material is supplied by Mastic.
All colors are available in 0.027″ aluminum, in 11.75″ or 15″ coil.
Special Order colors require a purchase of a 325 lb. coil.

Downloads / Color Charts

PDF – Mastic 0.027″ Aluminum Color Chart

Mastic does not offer a physical color chart or color chips.

Kynar® Aluminum & Galvalume Steel

Black

Matte Black
**24 Gauge Steel Only

Dark Bronze

Medium Bronze

Almond

Bone White

Copper Penny

Charcoal

Special Order Colors

Special Order colors require a minimum 2000 sqf. purchase for coil. Most colors have a 1 sheet minimum per order. Extra freight charges apply.

Patina Green

Teal

Hemlock Green

Forest Green

Hartford Green

Evergreen

Hunter Green

Arcadia Green

Military Blue

Berkshire Blue

Graphite

Interstate Blue

Slate Blue

Award Blue

Burnished Slate

Aged Bronze

Mansard Brown

Burgundy

Terra Cotta

Cardinal Red

Colonial Red

Midnight Bronze

Musket Gray

Sierra Tan

Sandstone

Slate Gray

Cityscape

Granite

Stone White

Anodic Clear

Silversmith

Silver

Champagne

Zinc

Weathered Zinc

Aged Copper

Weathered Steel

More Information

Kynar coated material is supplied by Petersen (Pac-Clad).
Colors are mostly available in 0.032″ and 0.040″ aluminum as well as 24 gauge galvalume (steel).
Some colors are available in 0.050″ and 0.063″ aluminum as well as 22 gauge galvalume.
Material available in sheet or coil format.
Pac Clad Sheets measure 48″ x 120″. No minimum purchase, but fees apply.
Standard coil widths are 20″ and 24″. Coils can be cut to any custom with from 48″ and under. Fees apply. 2000 sqf minimum purchase.
To learn more about Kynar® PVDF coated materials, please click here.

Downloads / Color Charts

PDF – PAC CLAD – Kynar Aluminum and Galvalume Steel Color Chart

Color Chart – To obtain a physical color chart or color chips, please visit this link.

Unpainted Special Order Materials

Brass

Pre patina copper

Zinc

More Information

Brass is not an stocked item and is only available as special order.

Pre Patina Copper is available in 3′ x 39.37″ (100 cm) sheets, 18 oz. and 20 oz. as a special order item. Supplied by KME.

Galvanized Steel is available normally in 4′ x 10′ sheets, 24 or 26 gauge.

Zinc is available from Artazn (Jarden) or Rheinzink, normally as a brite / bright raw finish but others are available.

Downloads / Color Charts

PDF – Artazn (Jarden Zinc)
PDF – KME – Pre Patina Copper
PDF – Rheinzink

Understanding Your Material Options

Choose the base metal and the surface finish together. A painted metallic color can create a particular look, but it does not change the metal underneath.

Copper

Copper brings a warm metallic appearance to architectural work and changes naturally with exposure. Its bright surface typically darkens through brown tones; green patina may develop later, depending on the environment.

Choose copper when the natural metal and its evolving appearance are part of the design. New and existing copper may look different, and a uniform green finish cannot be promised on a fixed schedule.

Painted and Mill Finish Aluminum

Aluminum is available with a painted finish or an unpainted mill finish. A thickness such as 0.027 inch describes the metal, not the paint system. Thicker sheet options and different coatings may be required for other products or profiles.

When coordinating pieces, specify the material thickness, finish supplier, and color code. Mill finish has an industrial metallic appearance and should not be assumed to look like polished or painted aluminum.

Kynar-Finished Aluminum and Steel

Kynar refers to a resin used in architectural coatings, not a type of metal. PAC-CLAD’s Kynar 500-based 70% PVDF finishes are offered on selected aluminum and steel products for resistance to sun and weather exposure.

Use the relevant color chart to confirm the finish and base metal. A color name alone does not identify the coating, thickness, or product availability.

Galvalume Plus and Galvanized Steel

These are coated steel products, not solid aluminum or zinc. Galvalume has an aluminum-zinc alloy coating; galvanized steel has a zinc coating. Galvalume Plus-type products add a clear surface treatment over the metallic coating.

Specify the exact product and finish required. A clear-treated metallic surface is different from a colored paint finish, even when both products use a steel base.

Freedom Gray and Lead-Coated Copper

Freedom Gray is copper coated with a tin-zinc alloy. Lead-coated copper uses a different coating and is a separate material. Neither should be confused with gray-painted aluminum or steel.

Select by the full material specification, rather than the word “gray.” Review the supplier’s finish information and an available sample when appearance is important.

Zinc and Other Specialty Materials

Architectural zinc develops a protective gray patina through natural weathering. Raw and preweathered surfaces can have different starting appearances. Brass and prepatinated copper offer additional possibilities for distinctive architectural details.

Contact us to review a specialty request. Availability, dimensions, finish, minimum quantities, and lead times need to be confirmed for the particular material.

Stainless Steel

For stainless steel, the alloy and surface finish are important parts of the specification. A smooth mill finish, a brushed finish, and a polished finish can look very different even when the base alloy is the same.

Provide the required alloy, thickness, and finish designation with your inquiry. Do not choose by a photograph alone when matching an existing surface.

Bonderized Steel / Paint Grip

Bonderized steel is often identified as Paint Grip. If you are considering it for a project that will be painted after fabrication, identify the intended finishing process when requesting material.

Confirm surface preparation and coating requirements with the paint supplier. Do not assume that a Paint Grip surface is the same as a factory-applied architectural color finish.

Coordinating Colors Across Your Project

Names such as White, Bronze, Charcoal, and Copper Penny do not identify a universal color standard. Two products with similar names can differ in shade, gloss, texture, or finish. A 0.027-inch aluminum gutter color should not be assumed to match a Kynar-finished roof or flashing color.

Compare physical samples where available: View them together in the light and location relevant to your project.
Specify the finish: Include the manufacturer, color name and code, base metal, and thickness when ordering coordinated components.
Discuss the whole project: Tell us which gutters, downspouts, roofing, flashing, or trim pieces need to coordinate.
Allow for existing surfaces: Weathering and aging can affect how a new piece looks beside an older installation.

Using the same specified finish helps with consistency, but matching material and thickness alone does not guarantee an exact visual match. Batch variation, viewing angle, and exposure can still affect appearance.

PAC-CLAD Color Charts and Samples Ask About Material Samples

Understanding Thickness, Gauge and Copper Weight

Metal thickness is not expressed the same way for every material. Use the unit listed for the specific product when comparing options.

Common ways sheet metal is specified
Material	Typical notation	What it means
Aluminum	0.027, 0.032, or 0.040 inch	Decimal thickness in inches. Within the same material, a larger number indicates thicker metal.
Steel and stainless steel	24 gauge or 26 gauge	A gauge designation. Within the same gauge system, a lower number generally indicates thicker sheet. Gauge-to-thickness values depend on the material and applicable system.
Architectural copper	16 oz. or 20 oz.	Nominal weight per square foot of sheet, not the weight of the finished item. A higher ounce designation indicates heavier, thicker copper.

These examples explain the notation; they are not a list of thicknesses suitable for every product. The appropriate thickness depends on the profile, dimensions, support, attachment, and project specifications. Confirm it for the intended application.

Planning Your Material Order

Before ordering, put the material, finish, dimensions, and quantities together as one specification. For custom fabrication, include a dimensioned sketch or profile drawing and identify any components that must match existing work.

Product or application, such as gutters, flashing, roofing, or custom trim.
Base metal, thickness or copper weight, and any required alloy.
Finish supplier, color name and code, or unpainted surface specification.
Required sheet or coil dimensions, fabricated lengths, and quantities.
Delivery location, requested schedule, and any matching requirements.

Stocked material does not mean every finished product is ready to ship. Fabrication time may still be needed. Special-order materials or colors may involve minimum quantities, supplier lead times, and additional freight. Confirm the details for your order before scheduling installation.

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FAQs

Materials and Colors: Frequently Asked Questions

Will the colors on my screen match the actual metal?

Not exactly. Screens, display settings, and lighting can change how a color appears. Use online swatches as a reference, and ask about a physical material sample or manufacturer color chip before making a final selection. Sample availability varies by material and supplier.

Do 0.027-inch aluminum colors match Kynar-finished colors?

Not necessarily. Some may look similar, but the finish supplier, coating, shade, and gloss can differ. Compare available samples and specify the complete finish when coordinating products. The same color name, material, or thickness alone does not guarantee an exact match.

What is Kynar, and is it a type of metal?

Kynar is a brand of resin used in coatings, not a base metal. Architectural Kynar-based PVDF finishes can be applied to aluminum or steel. Confirm both the coating and the underlying metal when selecting a product.

Is Copper Penny painted metal the same as copper?

No. Copper Penny is a finish color, while copper is a metal. A copper-colored painted product retains the properties of its underlying aluminum or steel and will not develop a natural copper patina in the same way as bare copper.

Will copper turn green over time?

Copper weathers naturally, typically darkening through brown tones before a green patina may develop. The appearance and timing depend on climate, exposure, and the surrounding environment. A uniform green color or a specific weathering timeline cannot be guaranteed.

Is Freedom Gray the same as lead-coated copper?

No. Freedom Gray is copper with a tin-zinc alloy coating. Lead-coated copper has a different coating. They are separate materials and should be identified by their full names when ordering.

What do 16-ounce and 20-ounce copper mean?

These designations describe the nominal weight of one square foot of copper sheet. They do not describe the total weight of a finished product. Twenty-ounce copper is heavier and thicker than 16-ounce copper.

What thickness should I choose?

The correct thickness depends on the product or profile, dimensions, support, attachment, and project requirements. Check the product specifications or send us the application and a dimensioned drawing for custom work. Thicknesses and gauge numbers should not be compared across different metals without checking their actual dimensions.

Are all colors available for every product?

No. Available colors can vary with the material, thickness, sheet or coil size, and finished product. A color listed in a manufacturer chart does not mean it is stocked by K&M or offered for every item. Confirm the specific combination you need.

Can I request a material or color that is not listed?

Yes. Contact us with the material, thickness, finish or color, dimensions, and quantity. We can review sourcing options, but availability is not guaranteed. Special orders may involve minimum quantities, extra freight, and longer lead times.

Can I get a physical color chart or sample?

Ask us about sample options for your selected material or contact the finish manufacturer. PAC-CLAD provides a color-chart and color-chip request page. Physical charts and chips are not available for every supplier or finish.

Will new material match an existing installation?

An exact match cannot be assumed. Existing metal may have weathered, and the original color, finish, or production batch may differ. Provide the original specification if available and compare a current physical sample with the installed material before ordering.

Does stocked material mean my product is ready to ship?

Not necessarily. The raw material may be stocked while the finished item still needs to be fabricated. Confirm product availability and the estimated preparation and shipping times for your order.

Do you sell tubing?

No. K&M does not sell tubing.

Need Help Narrowing Down the Options?

Send us your product or profile, preferred appearance, dimensions, and quantities. We can help you review material availability and the information needed for your order.

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Your Material. Your Finish. Your Project.

Material Options, Color Charts and Downloads

Unpainted Stocked Materials

0.027″ Stocked Aluminum Colors

Special Order colors require a minimum purchase of 325 lbs. coil.

Kynar® Aluminum & Galvalume Steel

Special Order colors require a minimum 2000 sqf. purchase for coil. Most colors have a 1 sheet minimum per order. Extra freight charges apply.

Unpainted Special Order Materials

Understanding Your Material Options

Copper

Painted and Mill Finish Aluminum

Kynar-Finished Aluminum and Steel

Galvalume Plus and Galvanized Steel

Freedom Gray and Lead-Coated Copper

Zinc and Other Specialty Materials

Stainless Steel

Bonderized Steel / Paint Grip

Coordinating Colors Across Your Project

Understanding Thickness, Gauge and Copper Weight

Planning Your Material Order

Materials and Colors: Frequently Asked Questions

Will the colors on my screen match the actual metal?

Do 0.027-inch aluminum colors match Kynar-finished colors?

What is Kynar, and is it a type of metal?

Is Copper Penny painted metal the same as copper?

Will copper turn green over time?

Is Freedom Gray the same as lead-coated copper?

What do 16-ounce and 20-ounce copper mean?

What thickness should I choose?

Are all colors available for every product?

Can I request a material or color that is not listed?

Can I get a physical color chart or sample?

Will new material match an existing installation?

Does stocked material mean my product is ready to ship?

Do you sell tubing?

Need Help Narrowing Down the Options?