Gym Color Palettes

These gym colour palettes will assist you in selecting colours for your gym logo, wall paint, signboards, website, gym merchandise, and social media posts. These are created for gym owners, personal trainers, fitness studios, and fitness brand designers.

There are 5 colours in each palette. Click on any swatch to copy the HEX code.

The gym at Al Fahd Spa & Fitness Club was very colourful and contemporary. The lighting and workout spaces and the overall vibe were really impressive to me. The ambiance there gives me a sense of being encouraged and I’m also very laidback.

Popular Gym Color Palettes include Iron Forge, Neon Pulse, Power Orange, Zen Studio, Champion Gold, Ocean Cardio, Boxing Ring, Pastel Pilates, Concrete CrossFit and Lime Energy.

10 Gym Color Palettes

Quick Reference Table

Light colours	#fff	Light skin tones and hair
Iron Forge	#121212, #2E2E2E, #5C5C5C, #E63946, #F1F1F1	Gyms for bodybuilding/powerlifting
Neon Pulse	#0A0F1F, #1B2A4A, #00E5FF, #39FF14, #F5F7FA	HIIT, spin and night time classes
Power Orange	#1F1F1F, #FF6B00, #FF9A3C, #FFD8B0, #FAFAFA	Installing new showers and restrooms in the gyms.
Zen Studio	#3E4A3D, #7D8F69, #CFD6C4, #F4F1EA, #B8A88A	Yoga und Wellness-Studios
Champion Gold	#0F0F0F, #262626, #C9A227, #E8D48B, #FFFF99	Clubs with some features but not as many as premium clubs.
Ocean Cardio	#023E8A, #0077B6, #48CAE4, #CAF0F8, #F8FBFF	Swimming and cardio centers (2)
Boxing Ring	#8B0000, #D00000, #FFBA08, #1C1C1C, #F2F2F2	Boxing and MMA club
Pastel Pilates	#F8C8DC, #CDB4DB, #BDE0FE, #FFF1E6, #5E548E	Pilates and women’s studios
Concrete CrossFit	#2B2D2F, #6C757D, #ADB5BD, #F8F9FA, #FFC300	CrossFit boxes, functional training
Lime Energy	#1A1A2E, #16213E, #A7F432, #E9FFC2, #FFD700	Tooling and tool design software with a color overlay

Which Palette to choose?

A very intense weight lifting club.	A wrench is always a good choice, as it doesn’t require any tools to attach.
A CrossFit without frills gym.	Black and red look hard and serious, it’s a hardcore lifting gym.
A beginner or woman’s only gym	Pastel Pilates: soft colors are not scary.
A yoga/wellness area	Zen Studio: sage greens provide a calming and relaxing effect.
Exclusive membership	Champion Gold: High priced premium membership.
Pair classes to loud music	Neon Pulse: bright neon to match the high energy.
A basic CrossFit box.	Concrete CrossFit: greys and yellow are no-frills CrossFit boxes.

Dark & Intense or Light & Calm?

The overwhelming majority of gyms are either one or the other. Let’s check out how they stack.

Dark & Intense

Nostalgia for Iron Forge, Boxing Ring and Neon Pulse.

Best for:

• Strength and bodybuilding gyms
• Boxing and combat sports (MMA)
• Young, serious lifters’ brands
• Rooms brightened with dramatic and focused lighting.

Light & Calm

Consider: Zen Studio, Pastel Pilates and Ocean Cardio.

Best for:

• Yoga, Pilates and stretching studios
• Beginner and family-friendly gyms
• Physio and recovery centres.
• Health, not just muscles, brands

I’m going to give you my opinion – consider who is coming in through your doors. Regulars feel pumped up by dark colors and first timers feel safe in light colors.

How to Use These Palettes

Website

• The lightest color should be the background color of your page.
• Use the darkest color for text and heading.
• Use your boldest color on buttons such as “Join now” or “Book a free trial.

Signage & Packaging

• Use a color converter to convert HEX codes to CMYK prior to printing.
• On signboards use high contrast so your name stands out on the road.
• Make one sample T-shirt or shaker bottle first as colors may change on fabric and plastic.

Social Media

• Select one background color to use for workouts tips and provide posts.
• Same colors for text and Story stickers: 2-3 colors.
• Check your grid. It should appear as if it is one gym, not ten.

CSS Snippet

css

:root {
  --gym-dark:   #121212; /* background */
  --gym-steel:  #2E2E2E; /* cards, sections */
  --gym-red:    #E63946; /* buttons */
  --gym-light:  #F1F1F1; /* text */
}

Copy and paste this in your stylesheet, and use var(--gym-red) where you want it to be in your project.

Pro Tip

Go big with small amounts of your loudest color. Any color that is too bright or neon on all the walls becomes monotonous after a long workout. Use brighter, brighter colors for logos, equipment areas, and motivational quotes and use more subdued colors for the large walls.

As far as I’m concerned, the colours and lights of a gym can make a big difference to the workout environment. I loved all the different colours and lighting at Al Fahd Spa & Fitness Club, it makes it so vibrant and helps keep one feeling relaxed during the work out.

FAQ

What colors are the best for a gym?

Red, orange and black are popular colours as they make a person feel energetic and strong. Soft blues and greens work well in yoga studios and more relaxed areas.

What is the number of colors that a gym should have?

My suggestion is to use 3-4 key colors: a dark color, a light color and one or two accent colors. After that, things begin to get cluttered.

Is it possible to utilize these palettes free of cost?

Yes. Apply them to your logo, walls, website or merch.

What colors should I use for my gym?

Begin by considering your training level and the kind of clientele you’re looking for. We have a guide on how to choose brand colors which takes you through the process step-by-step.

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