Brought together to shape refined, elevated living
ABOUT THE BUSINESS
Founded in 1897, Taubmans is one of Australia’s most enduring paint brands. With a rich legacy of colour expertise, performance, and innovation, our paints continue to shape homes, communities, and commercial spaces across the country.
Colour brings life to the spaces we live, but it doesn’t exist in isolation. It works in harmony with other finishes in the home, especially the timeless textures of stone.
Taubmans Colour & Design Manager, Fiona Dawson, has partnered with the Stone Ambassador team to curate a selection of trending paint colours paired with their most popular stone finishes.
The result? A perfect match—and an inspiring starting point for your next project.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS
At Stone Ambassador, we have always believed that surfaces are more than just materials, they are the canvas on which design comes to life.
With decades of expertise in decorative surfaces , we combine innovation, sustainability, and uncompromising quality to inspire spaces that endure.
Zenith Surfaces sets a new global benchmark for sustainable surface architecture. Featuring over 40 meticulously curated colours across five unique ranges for the Australian market, Zenith Surfaces draws inspiration from the raw elegance of nature.
From luxurious marble-effect designs to soft-touch matte finishes and organic tones, each surface captures intricate patterns and breathtaking visuals with subtle sophistication.
Taubmans Black Forest, a deep hue with green undertones that ground the palette in rich, earthy warmth, this pairing offers a crisp yet inviting contrast. When paired with the refined veining of Zenith Surfaces Bescato Bianco, the contrast is elegant
The versatile grey tones of Bescato Bianco serve as a timeless bridge effortlessly harmonizing with both deep, dramatic charcoals and gentle, whisper-soft greys. Taubmans Miss Universe is a clean, cool white that creates a fresh, open feel to any space. Balanced by Taubmans Black Forest, a deep hue with green undertones that ground the palette in rich, earthy warmth, this pairing offers a crisp yet inviting contrast
Stone: Bescato Bianco
Stone: Bescato Bianco
whispers of nature
Zenith Surfaces Greylac is a soft, grounding grey that evokes serene strength and natural balance, bringing a sense of earthy calm and timeless elegance to any space. When paired with Taubmans Highland Meadow, a sage-toned green that complements natural textures like linen and wood, this duo creates a relaxed, inviting atmosphere rooted in organic charm
Colour: Highland Meadow Stone: Greylac
Baby Bear is a rich tonal terracotta with comforting depth. When brought together these colours create a harmonious balance between serenity and grounded elegance. When paired with Perla Venata, the design feels effortlessly timeless.
Colour: Baby Bear Stone: Perla Venata
effortless elegance
Taubmans Movie Star is a soft neutral that creates calm Anchoring the palette is Taubmans Compton, a rich, earthy greyed green that evokes urban sophistication and adds a sleek, contemporary edge. Elysian White becomes the centrepiece, bringing harmony and light to the palette.
Colour: Movie Star Stone: Elysian White
drama and bold sophistication
Taubmans Casino brings the drama of black infused with a subtle warmth, stunningly pairing with the moody depth of Graphene to create a space of bold sophistication.
Colour: Casino Stone: Graphene
Colour: Windy Beach
Colour: Casino Stone: Graphene
subtle depth and warmth
Taubmans Tawny Plum, an earthy mid-strength hue, introduces subtle depth and warmth, creating a palette that’s serene yet richly inviting Paired with Allure Blue, it creates a space of colour and calm sophistication
Colour: Tawny Plum Stone: Allure Blue
Colour: Tawny Plum Stone: Allure blue
coastal texture and serenity
Taubmans Oyster Bar is a soft, greyed blue that evokes coastal textures and organic stone. Paired with Ottoman Grey, it reveals a perfectly unique and lifelike marble-look design, with an elegant contrast of light and grey shades, creating a serene, contemporary aesthetic when styled together
Colour: Oyster Bar Stone: Ottoman Grey
contemporary aesthetic
grounded and harmonious
Taubmans Olive Sprig is a muted, olive-toned green that adds a subtle botanical touch. Paired with Enchanted White, it creates a beautifully organic space that feels grounded and harmonious.
Colour: Olive Sprig Stone: Enchanted White
calming and organically grounded
Colour: Olive Sprig Stone: Enchanted White
natural warmth and timeless elegance
Taubmans Dark Green Velvet, a rich, forest-inspired hue, brings organic luxury and depth reminiscent of moss-covered stone and heritage interiors. Paired with the creamy base of Vanilla Sky, it creates a sophisticated balance, where natural warmth meets timeless elegance
Colour: Dark Green Velvet
Stone: Vanilla Sky
Taubmans Grey Matter is a soft grey that brings balance and modernity, evoking misty mornings and urban calm. Paired with Taubmans Dark Green Velvet, a rich, forest-inspired green, it adds organic luxury and depth, reminiscent of moss-covered stone and heritage interiors
Perfectly complementing this palette, Vanilla Sky completes the natural harmony with its creamy, vanilla-toned base and elegant white veining.
grounded and opulent
Taubmans Rebel Wine, a luxurious deep burgundy that exudes warmth and sophistication, finds its perfect complement in Marrakesh, a surface inspired by the natural inclines of the desert. Together, they create a composition that feels both grounded and opulent.
Stone: Marrakesh
Colour: Rebel Wine
Colour: Rebel Wine Stone: Marrakesh
tips from the expert
“When pairing paint colours with stone textures, it’s all about how the tones and undertones interact. The right combination highlights the richness and depth of each colour, creating a cohesive backdrop that allows finishes, fixtures, and furnishings to harmonise effortlessly It’s this thoughtful layering that transforms a kitchen into a truly personalised space.”
