Barbershop Color Palettes

These are barbershop colour palettes to use when choosing colours for your shop sign, interior wall, logo, product labels, website and Instagram posts.

They are created for barbers, barbershop owners, men’s grooming brands and designers working on a barbershop brand.

Click on any of the swatches to copy the HEX code in one operation. 5 shades per palette, no sign up needed.

The interior design, color scheme and modern design of Smartcut Men Salon in Faisalabad was very appealing to me.

The beautiful lights, along with the positioning of the barber chairs and mirrors, made the salon look upscale and professional.

Cleanliness, the friendly attitude of the staff and the overall ambiance were also impressive. I was impressed with the modernity, sophistication and comfort of the place.

I believe that a good looking design and a clean environment are essential in making a positive impression to a men’s hair salon.

Here are some of the most popular barbershop color palettes.These are some of the most popular barbershop color palettes.

10 Barbershop Color Palettes

Quick Reference Table

Color #	Hex codes	Best for:
Classic Pole	#B22234, #FFFFFF, #1C3F94, #E8E3D9, #1A1A1A	Traditional barbershops
Gentleman’s Club	#1B1B1B, #3B2A20, #7A5230, #C9A46A, #EFE6D6	Premium barber lounges
Matte Black	#0D0D0D, #262626, #4D4D4D, #BFBFBF, #F2F2F2	Modern fade studios:
Vintage Brass	#2E2A24, #6B5B3E, #B08D57, #D9C7A3, #F5EEDC	Vintage-style barbershops
Urban Fade	#121212, #FF3B30, #F5F5F5, #8E8E93, #FBCA85	Street-style and youth barbers
Forest Grooming	#1E3A2F, #3E6B53, #A3B9A0, #EDEBE3, #8B5E34	Cosmetics for beard care and grooming
Navy Blade	#0B1F3A, #1F4E79, #9FB3C8, #F4F6F8,	The color code for family and neighborhood barbers is #C0C0C0.
Oxblood Leather	#4A0E0E, #7B1E1E, #A0522D, #E6D5C3, #222223	Luxury barber or shave parlor
Concrete Loft	#3A3A3A, #6E6E6E, #B5B5B5, #E0DED8, #D97706	Industrial-style barbershops
Ice Fresh	#0F2C3F, #2A9D8F, #A8DADC, #F1FAEE,	#E63946 is the walk-in and quick-cut barbers color.The color walk-in and quick-cut barbers is #E63946.

Which Palette to choose?

What you need	Best pick + why
The classic, old-school barbershop	Classic Pole: red, white and blue say “barber” at a glance.
A top-notch barber lounge	Gentleman’s Club: leather browns and gold are luxurious and cozy.
A shop for youthful, hip consumers	Urban Fade: black and bright red is bold and street.
A beard oil or grooming product line	Forest Grooming: deep greens and wood tones look natural and manly.
A pleasant family barber	Navy Blade: navy and silver appear neat and reliable.
A luxury hot-towel shave parlor	Oxblood Leather: deep reds and cream feel classic and upscale.

Classic Pole Colors vs Modern Dark Tones

Typically, barbershops fall into one of these two styles. Let’s see how they compare.

Classic Pole Colors

Consider Classic Pole, Navy Blade and Ice Fresh.

Best for:

• The music of Neighborhood and family barbershops
• For shops that wish to be seen from the street, use this lighting solution.
• Customers of any age can walk in!
• Bright, clean, friendly interior spaces.

Modern Dark Tones

Consider Matte Black, Gentleman’s Club, and Oxblood Leather.

Best for:

• More expensive barbers and those who have appointments.
• Rooms for lounging with leather chairs and wood
• Stores with quick beard and/or fade work
• Brands that desire a manly look.

If you’re charging over the mark, I’d recommend going dark. If you’re interested in opening up fast from the street, go classic.

Please read this section to understand how to use these palettes.

Website

1. Set the background color on your page to be the lightest color.
2. Make text and headings the darkest color.
3. Use one accent colour for things such as buttons like “Book your cut.”

Signage & Packaging

1. Use a colour converter to convert the HEX codes to CMYK before printing.
2. Make sure that your shop sign has high contrast for easy readability from the road.
3. Try printing one sample label or card first as colours do appear darker on paper.

Social Media

1. Choose one background colour for ‘before’ and ‘after’ posts, and for price posts.
2. Use 2-3 colors for text and Story stickers.
3. Check your grid. It must be like one shop, not 10.

CSS Snippet

css

:root {
  --barber-dark:  #1B1B1B; /* text */
  --barber-brown: #7A5230; /* sections */
  --barber-gold:  #C9A46A; /* buttons */
  --barber-light: #EFE6D6; /* background */
}

Add the following to your stylesheet and then use it as --barber-gold anywhere you want to use that color.

Pro Tip

Make cutting stations brightly lit. The waiting area is perfect for dark walls, while barbers require good lighting to view all of the lines in a fade.

Dark shades for the lounge; lighter shades for walls and strong lighting for mirrors.

In Smartcut Men’s Salon, Faisalabad, I understood that a great barbershop design equation is really aesthetics and functionality.

To my view a perfect combination of dark and light colors can give the salon a high end look, and sufficient light around the mirrors can increase visibility during haircuts and styling.

Moreover, the right placement of barber chairs, cleanliness and good manners of staff members can further improve the customer experience.

FAQ

What colors should the barbershop be?

Black, navy, brown, and deep red are suitable and timeless colors. Red, white and blue immediately convey the message “barbershop.”

What should be the number of colors of a barbershop brand?

I suggest at least 3-4 primary colors, including a dark, a light, and one or two accent colors. Over that looks a bit of a mess.

Can you use these palettes?

Yes. Utilize them to create a sign, walls, logo, or product labels. No credit needed.

What are the reasons behind barber poles having a red, white, and blue color?

The red and white stripes are reminiscent of the past, when barbers were also used to perform minor medical tasks. In some countries, blue was added as a secondary color.

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