blog & educational outreach

Color matters more than ever in modern architecture. It’s a powerful tool to express brand identity, enhance visual experience, and harmonize with the surrounding environment. Recognizing this, Bonnell Aluminum has partnered with Sherwin-Williams®, the global leader in coil and extrusion coatings, to bring a bold new range of architectural aluminum finishes to market.

This collaboration introduces a curated collection of standard and custom paint colors - available now to architects, project managers, and aluminum specifiers through Bonnell’s trusted supply chain. With vibrant aesthetics, superior durability, and fast turnaround on physical samples, it’s never been easier to specify color with confidence.

Scroll to read more about the popular offerings in this collaborative collection.

Ready to choose your quick-shipping color samples? Fill out the form below!

*Please note that when requesting samples for multiple different colors, a new form must be submitted for each color.

Color That Performs: AAMA-Compliant Coatings You Can Trust

Each finish in this new lineup is designed to meet or exceed the industry’s most demanding performance standards:

• AAMA 2605: High-performance exterior coatings with exceptional color retention and chalk resistance
• AAMA 2604: Durable finishes for light commercial and residential applications
• AAMA 2603: Economical coatings for interior or low-exposure environments

From timeless architectural neutrals to bold, modern metallics, the available colors include:

• Tricorn Black
• Bright Silver
• Textured Urbane Bronze
• Corten Steel
• Porpoise, Naval, Liquid Copper, and many more

Whether your project calls for a weathered look, a soft matte texture, or a deep, reflective sheen-this collection delivers.

Samples. Stocked. Ready to Ship.

Specifying finishes shouldn't slow down a project timeline. That’s why Sherwin-Williams now offers expedited stock panel shipment of this entire Bonnell Aluminum color series.

These sample panels are:

• Sized for presentation boards and review meetings
• Available to architects and project managers nationwide
• Delivered quickly through Sherwin-Williams’ trusted fulfillment program

Now, you can move faster from concept to approval—reducing friction and helping owners, GCs, and design teams stay on track.

Why Color Selection Matters in Aluminum Extrusions

While strength and shape are critical, color and finish are what make architectural aluminum stand out. They also play a crucial role in:

• Heat absorption and reflectivity (solar control)
• UV protection and corrosion resistance
• Visual blending with curtain walls, glass, masonry, and wood
• Brand storytelling and wayfinding systems

And when finishes are integrated with your domestically produced extrusion partner (not outsourced), you benefit from single-source accountability, color consistency, and better lead times.