Material Colors
Color Theory
Color plays a crucial role in playground design, helping evoke emotion and create visual interest. From treehouse escapes to undersea adventures, playgrounds tell all kinds of stories through color. Whether you want to create a specific mood, complement the natural surroundings, or coordinate with school or community colors, GameTime’s collection of color palettes makes it easy to bring your vision to life.
Explore our color options and color palettes and see the elements from which we drew inspiration. You’ll surely find inspiration for your next project as well.
Chartreuse
Black Starlight Black Metallic White Vanilla Champagne Beige
Brown Bronze Dark Green Green Sage Ice Butter Ice Mint
Chartreuse Spring Green Ocean Azure Sea Mist Sky Blue Blue
Periwinkle Royal Purple Burgundy Red Orange
Butterscotch Yellow
Royal Purple Azure
Sea Mist
Roto & Rock Plastic
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Azure
Yellow
Champagne Beige Brown Green
Chartreuse Spring Green Azure
Sky Blue Blue
Periwinkle Royal Purple Burgundy Red Orange
Orange Deep Granite
Deep Granite Sandstone
Sky Blue
Brown Beige/Green Beige
Black Black/White Dolphin Gray Gray/Black White/Black
Sky Blue Azure/White Azure
Brown/White Green Green/White Spring Green Spring Green/White
Red Burgundy/White Burgundy
Sky Blue/White Blue Blue/White Purple Purple/White
Red/White Orange Orange/White Yellow Yellow/Black
Spring Green/White
Deck & Rope
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Brown
Black
Gray Chocolate Brown Blue
Sky Blue Yellow Black Natural Brown
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*These fabric colors are California Fire Marshal certified, which is the highest standard for flame resistance.
True Blue
Charcoal* Forest Green* Purple* Silver* Cream Beige Latte* Brown*
Bottle Green* Lime* Dove Blue* Turquoise True Blue* Navy Blue
Royal Purple Deep Ochre Sun Blaze* Cayenne Orange Yellow
Colors You Can See and Feel
We believe color plays an essential role in the design process, and sometimes you need to hold color samples or materials to get a clear idea of how different colors work together.
Your local GameTime color expert can provide color-accurate swatches and materials upon request. Contact us at 800.235.2440 or gametime.com/contact-us to request color samples.
Palettes
Step into a world of color with curated palettes designed to bring personality to every playground. From bright and cheerful to calm and sophisticated, each palette makes it easy to create an immersive environment, with each one setting the stage for a different adventure.
Imagination
Running through the grass, feeling it beneath your feet, with a warm summer breeze all around — that simple, joyful moment inspired the Imagination palette. Bright azure blues and playful oranges shine alongside soft periwinkle and warm butterscotch accents, creating a play space that feels as open and carefree as a sunny afternoon outdoors.
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Orange
Azure
Azure
Periwinkle
Metallic
Butterscotch
Azure
Dolphin Gray
Gray / Black
Azure
Orange
Azure
Periwinkle
Gray
Colors shown are approximate and may differ from manufactured product.
Contact your local GameTime representative if precise color samples are necessary.
Backyard
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Macaw
Lemonade
Lemonade on a warm afternoon, fingertips tracing the condensation on the glass — tart, bright, and instantly refreshing. That feeling inspired the Lemonade palette. Crisp azure blues and sunny yellows mingle with cool ocean tones and soft vanilla accents, creating a play space that captures the cheerful spirit of long, summer days.
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Colors shown are approximate and may differ from manufactured product.
Contact your local GameTime representative if precise color samples are necessary.
Bayview
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Honeysuckle
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Periwinkle
Shine
Picture an orange tree in full bloom, its fruit glowing against a clear blue sky, with fresh green leaves peeking through the branches. The Shine palette captures that radiant energy with bold oranges, bright sky blues, and lively spring greens. Perfect for designs that make a statement, this palette fills play spaces with a unique sense of excitement.
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Orange
Spring Green
Sky Blue
Sky Blue
Spring Green
Spring Green
Orange
Orange
Orange
Orange
Gray
True Blue
Spring Green / White
Deep Granite
Colors shown are approximate and may differ from manufactured product.
Contact your local GameTime representative if precise color samples are necessary.
Deep Space
Rolling Wave
There are few things more visually striking than the ocean at sunset. We took our inspiration from the California coast when we designed the Rolling Wave palette. Warm shades of orange and granite combine with blue hues for a relaxed and calming play space. This palette is perfect for designing an ocean or beach theme or anytime you want to create a sense of peace and a connection to nature.
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True Blue
Orange / White
Blue
Blue
Orange
Blue
Orange Sky Blue Sea Mist
Blue
Blue Deep Granite
Orange
Colors shown are approximate and may differ from manufactured product.
Contact your local GameTime representative if precise color samples are necessary.
Timberland
Bluebell
Lagoon
Lagoon emerges where ocean waves meet a rugged coastline, draped in lush greenery. The contrast between towering cliffs and the deep, mysterious sea makes this palette captivating. Vibrant limes and chartreuses complement bright sky blues and deep ocean tones, while cool ice mint accents tie it all together— creating a play space that feels as invigorating as the landscape that inspired it.
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Colors shown are approximate and may differ from manufactured product.
Contact your local GameTime representative if precise color samples are necessary.
Verano
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Timber Trail
Step into a whimsical forest, where sunlight filters through a canopy of leaves and the air smells of earth and pine. We channeled that grounded, timeless feeling when designing the Timber Trail palette. Warm bronzes, rich chocolates, and soft creams pair with deep and lively greens, creating a palette perfect for woodland and nature-themed designs.
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Cream
Green
Green
Bronze
Beige
Vanilla
Vanilla
Brown
Brown
Spring
Green
Chocolate
/ White
Green
Spring Green
Colors shown are approximate and may differ from manufactured product.
Gecko
Green Current
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Evening Elegance
Evening Elegance draws inspiration from a quiet city street at dusk, where brick buildings, glowing streetlamps, and a gentle veil of fog create an air of mystery. This muted, contemporary palette balances soft neutrals with pops of color, creating a play space that feels both refined and inviting. Cream, vanilla, and champagne tones provide a warm foundation, while burgundy and starlight black accents add depth and sophistication.
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Cream
Burgundy
Vanilla
Champagne
Starlight Black
Vanilla
Vanilla
Burgundy
Burgundy / White
Champagne
Champagne
Champagne
Champagne
Gray
Colors shown are approximate and may differ from manufactured product.
Contact your local GameTime representative if precise color samples are necessary.
Old Dominion
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Misty Meadow
Take a Closer Look at our Color Palettes
Ask your local GameTime color expert for color swatches to help you design the perfect play experience. You can also use our online Color Wizard at gametime.com/color-wizard to select a play system, mix and match colors, select palettes, and choose a background to visualize your playground.