Sto colour shade collections
For perfect colouring
Our color collections support you in your projects and help you to find exactly the color combination you are looking for - on the floor, on the facade and in the interior. Be inspired and get to know the colors of the RAL color fan(RAL-Farbtonfächers | PDF 0,1 MB), the StoColor System, the AC - Architectural Colors - collection and other color collections.
Tintable as per RAL colour fan
Many of our products can be tinted directly on site in the Sto SalesCentre.
In order to be able to react quickly to your wishes, we keep selected colour shades in stock for numerous products, especially according to the RAL color chart (grey shades). If you have a special colour request, many of our products can be tinted directly at the Sto locations according to your specifications. This saves time, money and long waiting times.
We have divided the RAL colours into price groups. They mainly apply to StoPox and StoPur products as well as StoCryl BF 200 / StoCryl BF 700.
You can see here which price group (11 or 12) your desired colour falls into. Incidentally, the surcharges are already included in the list prices. Other colours (RAL, NCS, sample colors, others) are assigned to these two price groups depending on the colour intensity.
Our colour shade collections
Metric color system for architecture
The new StoColor System - over 1400 shades in one colour system
72 basic shades. Countless possibilities for the design - with 1000 colour tones for facades, 225 interior colours and over 200 lacquer and wood stain tones. With the new StoColor System, you can bring your ideas to life – precisely and aesthetically.
1000 new shades - endless possibilities
The new metric StoColor System offers you maximum composition options for architectural design. The basis is a colour wheel with 72 colour ranges. Draw from a systematic pre-selection of colour tones and liven up your ideas with the new colour system: user-related, precise and aesthetic.
For the love of building. Building with conscience.
StoColor System – everything is included:
1000 new colours for the facade
All color shades are possible with the products StoColor Maxicryl and StoColor Dryonic
Big plus of other colours
225 colour shades for the interior, over 200 lacquer shades, 38 wood stain shades
Shades of white
24 shades of white: natural shades of white and cream
Black tones and neutral gray scale
6 shades of black, neutral gray scale with 16 gradations
Trendy gray lines with only 3% chroma
8 coloured gray rows, each with 6 shades, a total of 48 nuances
72 historic shades
For example: French ochre, Rügen chalk, Egyptian blue ...
Color shade overviews for download
"Because colours are our passion"
Peter Appenzeller and Antonio Romano are responsible for the new StoColor System. Three questions for the developers of the system:
Why was a new colour system developed?
"We wanted to develop a system that offers clear application benefits that go beyond existing colour systems: With an intelligent system that provides users with "recipes" for the composition of colour shades. We show ways of how to achieve these individual The basis is a finely tuned colour wheel with 72 color ranges and a systematic pre-selection of colour shades within the individual colour ranges."
Key questions about the StoColor System
What are the specifics of the content?
"On the one hand, the conceptual approach: The StoColor System is designed holistically and for the long term. And of course the overall concept with all the variety that the user gets: 1000 colour shades for the facade, 225 colour shades especially for interiors and a further 240 lacquer and glaze colors. Plus historically or culturally important shades. The consulting media are also a real specialty. This makes it possible to design a complete project with just one tool!"
How does the StoColor System work?
"The StoColor System is conceived from the point of view of application. There are types who think analytically. For them, gradations in brightness and saturation are the right way to find the right recipe. The emotional type uses the colour fans based on practical application. We have them taken liberty to emphasize colour nuances and compositions within the methodically constructed system."
Historical colours in the system
Alabaster white, Rügener chalk, French ochre, Egyptian blue, English red or Terra di Siena. The reference to the cultural and creative past is elementary in the work with colour. The ideal value of these colour tones remains independent of the production of the original dye from natural raw materials. In order to continue the cultural tradition of these colour tones, the new StoColor System includes 72 historically relevant and material-related color tones.
Brochure for download
Structure and color system
A very finely graded colour circle forms the basis of the new colour system. It includes 72 colour ranges based on the three primary colors yellow, red and blue. Create individual compositions. A targeted selection of colour shades per colour range supports you.
In the new StoColor System, the position of colour shades in the three-dimensional colour space is precisely defined. Namely via the parameters hue, brightness and chroma. The colour system divides the colour wheel into 72 hue areas at a smaller distance of just 5 degrees. A big advantage over other metric systems. In practice, this means that very finely nuanced compositions of colour tones with small differences in colour tones are possible.
Colors of directly adjacent color ranges also have a deliberate offset of brightness and chroma and thus complement each other perfectly.
From theory to application
The application of colour in an urban context must aim for long-term validity. The new StoColor system enables you to realise your concept ideas. From the development of specific compositions to the implementation in various facade materials.
Good concepts are characterised by the planning and control of the colour effect. Texture and shading or different degrees of gloss change the aesthetic effect as well as the perception of the colour tone itself. This concerns hue, brightness and chroma. Decisions can only be made with certainty with real samples.
The composition makes the difference
The two examples of monochrome and polychrome monochrome compositions shown illustrate the difference between the two creative approaches.
Monochrome: shows colour tones with differences in brightness and chroma from one colour tone range.
Polychrome monochrome: shows colour tones with differences in brightness and chroma from several, directly neighbouring colour tone ranges.
As a result, the second variant shows the somewhat broader colour spectrum - from reddish to greenish nuances.
Strong tools for a strong colour system
A harmonious colour design is not a matter of chance. With the right tools and well thought-out media, you are well equipped on the way to the desired colour design. Our three media give you the necessary security for the application. Starting with the colour fan for the entire system, through individual sheets for all colour tones, to the edition with 6 individual compartments.
Interested in the media?
Interested in the media for all Sto colour tone collections?
Here you will find an overview of all media and tools, f.e.
- StoColor System compartments Overall system, signet serves for orientation and clarifies the allocation of the respective colour ranges.
- StoColor System Edition with 6 compartments
- StoColor System Box with 1,000 individual sheets in DIN A6 format
To the colour shade media
Even more variety
In addition to the StoColor System and AC – Architectural Colours collection, we offer a range of other colour shade collections and fans that are designed to set your creativity free and help you identify the ideal colouring for any application range!
StoColor Metallic fan
The StoColor Metallic Collection comprises 60 colour shades in nine classifications. StoColor Metallic creates a special look and feel on a variety of surfaces, both inside and outside, with a metallic effect.
Lacquers, glazes, and stains – colour fan
In our colour fan for lacquers, glazes, and stains, you’ll find the perfect solution for any requirement – whether you’re working with interiors, exteriors, wood surfaces, or a range of other substrates:
- 12 selected wood stain tints shown
- 192 lacquer colour shades based on RAL Classic
- Incl. 14 DB colour shades
Sto-Interior Paints Colour Fan
Our interior paints colour fan is the ideal consultation tool:
- The fan offers a comprehensive overview of the different gloss levels and shades of white in the Sto interior paints range
- Includes genuine samples of gloss levels and the five interior paints
Leporello Sto stain collection
Sto stains – the colour collection has been developed by StoDesign and includes more than 40 colours. These are especially suitable for applications on various substrates such as timber and StoVeneer facade panels.
Metric color system for architecture
The new StoColor System - over 1400 shades in one colour system
72 basic shades. Countless possibilities for the design - with 1000 colour tones for facades, 225 interior colours and over 200 lacquer and wood stain tones. With the new StoColor System, you can bring your ideas to life – precisely and aesthetically.
1000 new shades - endless possibilities
The new metric StoColor System offers you maximum composition options for architectural design. The basis is a colour wheel with 72 colour ranges. Draw from a systematic pre-selection of colour tones and liven up your ideas with the new colour system: user-related, precise and aesthetic.
For the love of building. Building with conscience.
StoColor System – everything is included:
1000 new colours for the facade
All color shades are possible with the products StoColor Maxicryl and StoColor Dryonic
Big plus of other colours
225 colour shades for the interior, over 200 lacquer shades, 38 wood stain shades
Shades of white
24 shades of white: natural shades of white and cream
Black tones and neutral gray scale
6 shades of black, neutral gray scale with 16 gradations
Trendy gray lines with only 3% chroma
8 coloured gray rows, each with 6 shades, a total of 48 nuances
72 historic shades
For example: French ochre, Rügen chalk, Egyptian blue ...
Color shade overviews for download
"Because colours are our passion"
Peter Appenzeller and Antonio Romano are responsible for the new StoColor System. Three questions for the developers of the system:
Why was a new colour system developed?
"We wanted to develop a system that offers clear application benefits that go beyond existing colour systems: With an intelligent system that provides users with "recipes" for the composition of colour shades. We show ways of how to achieve these individual The basis is a finely tuned colour wheel with 72 color ranges and a systematic pre-selection of colour shades within the individual colour ranges."
Key questions about the StoColor System
What are the specifics of the content?
"On the one hand, the conceptual approach: The StoColor System is designed holistically and for the long term. And of course the overall concept with all the variety that the user gets: 1000 colour shades for the facade, 225 colour shades especially for interiors and a further 240 lacquer and glaze colors. Plus historically or culturally important shades. The consulting media are also a real specialty. This makes it possible to design a complete project with just one tool!"
How does the StoColor System work?
"The StoColor System is conceived from the point of view of application. There are types who think analytically. For them, gradations in brightness and saturation are the right way to find the right recipe. The emotional type uses the colour fans based on practical application. We have them taken liberty to emphasize colour nuances and compositions within the methodically constructed system."
Historical colours in the system
Alabaster white, Rügener chalk, French ochre, Egyptian blue, English red or Terra di Siena. The reference to the cultural and creative past is elementary in the work with colour. The ideal value of these colour tones remains independent of the production of the original dye from natural raw materials. In order to continue the cultural tradition of these colour tones, the new StoColor System includes 72 historically relevant and material-related color tones.
Brochure for download
Structure and color system
A very finely graded colour circle forms the basis of the new colour system. It includes 72 colour ranges based on the three primary colors yellow, red and blue. Create individual compositions. A targeted selection of colour shades per colour range supports you.
In the new StoColor System, the position of colour shades in the three-dimensional colour space is precisely defined. Namely via the parameters hue, brightness and chroma. The colour system divides the colour wheel into 72 hue areas at a smaller distance of just 5 degrees. A big advantage over other metric systems. In practice, this means that very finely nuanced compositions of colour tones with small differences in colour tones are possible.
Colors of directly adjacent color ranges also have a deliberate offset of brightness and chroma and thus complement each other perfectly.
From theory to application
The application of colour in an urban context must aim for long-term validity. The new StoColor system enables you to realise your concept ideas. From the development of specific compositions to the implementation in various facade materials.
Good concepts are characterised by the planning and control of the colour effect. Texture and shading or different degrees of gloss change the aesthetic effect as well as the perception of the colour tone itself. This concerns hue, brightness and chroma. Decisions can only be made with certainty with real samples.
The composition makes the difference
The two examples of monochrome and polychrome monochrome compositions shown illustrate the difference between the two creative approaches.
Monochrome: shows colour tones with differences in brightness and chroma from one colour tone range.
Polychrome monochrome: shows colour tones with differences in brightness and chroma from several, directly neighbouring colour tone ranges.
As a result, the second variant shows the somewhat broader colour spectrum - from reddish to greenish nuances.
Strong tools for a strong colour system
A harmonious colour design is not a matter of chance. With the right tools and well thought-out media, you are well equipped on the way to the desired colour design. Our three media give you the necessary security for the application. Starting with the colour fan for the entire system, through individual sheets for all colour tones, to the edition with 6 individual compartments.
Interested in the media?
Interested in the media for all Sto colour tone collections?
Here you will find an overview of all media and tools, f.e.
- StoColor System compartments Overall system, signet serves for orientation and clarifies the allocation of the respective colour ranges.
- StoColor System Edition with 6 compartments
- StoColor System Box with 1,000 individual sheets in DIN A6 format
To the colour shade media
Even more variety
In addition to the StoColor System and AC – Architectural Colours collection, we offer a range of other colour shade collections and fans that are designed to set your creativity free and help you identify the ideal colouring for any application range!
StoColor Metallic fan
The StoColor Metallic Collection comprises 60 colour shades in nine classifications. StoColor Metallic creates a special look and feel on a variety of surfaces, both inside and outside, with a metallic effect.
Lacquers, glazes, and stains – colour fan
In our colour fan for lacquers, glazes, and stains, you’ll find the perfect solution for any requirement – whether you’re working with interiors, exteriors, wood surfaces, or a range of other substrates:
- 12 selected wood stain tints shown
- 192 lacquer colour shades based on RAL Classic
- Incl. 14 DB colour shades
Sto-Interior Paints Colour Fan
Our interior paints colour fan is the ideal consultation tool:
- The fan offers a comprehensive overview of the different gloss levels and shades of white in the Sto interior paints range
- Includes genuine samples of gloss levels and the five interior paints
Leporello Sto stain collection
Sto stains – the colour collection has been developed by StoDesign and includes more than 40 colours. These are especially suitable for applications on various substrates such as timber and StoVeneer facade panels.