StonePeak® Matte: a smooth, light grey inspired by New Zealand's misty alpine peaks

Grounded, understated and effortlessly sophisticated, COLORSTEEL StonePeak® Matte is a versatile stone-inspired grey with a soft matte finish and a timeless architectural character. Its balanced grey tone brings a sense of depth and natural texture to exterior designs, creating a refined alternative to both lighter neutrals and darker statement colours. Use StonePeak® Matte across roofing, wall cladding, fascia or complementary exterior details to create a cohesive architectural palette. Its understated finish adds subtle sophistication, working beautifully alongside natural materials and a range of contemporary New Zealand home designs.

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Why choose COLORSTEEL StonePeak® Matte?

One of StonePeak® Matte's greatest strengths is its versatility. Its balanced grey colouring complements a wide range of materials and architectural styles, making it an easy choice for homeowners wanting an exterior that feels contemporary without being overly bold. Whether used on a new build, renovation or coastal retreat, StonePeak® Matte delivers a cohesive look that will stand the test of time.

The matte finish gives StonePeak® Matte a softer, more understated appearance, reducing surface sheen and creating a subtle, contemporary aesthetic. This helps the colour sit naturally within its surroundings, allowing architectural details, landscaping and complementary materials to take centre stage.

StonePeak® Matte is also an excellent option for homeowners who appreciate the look of traditional grey but want something with a more contemporary finish. Its neutral tone provides a balanced foundation for exterior design, offering enough depth to create definition without dominating the overall appearance of a home.

When paired with natural materials such as cedar, stone or concrete, StonePeak® Matte creates a modern aesthetic that feels connected to its surroundings. Its versatile appearance works equally well in coastal locations, suburban neighbourhoods and contemporary rural settings.

For those seeking a timeless grey with a softer, more contemporary finish, StonePeak® Matte is a sophisticated choice.  Because screens and lighting vary, view a physical sample outdoors at different times of day before making your final selection.

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Available finishes

StonePeak® Matte is available in our Matte finish. Finish availability and profile compatibility can vary by rollformer, so check the final specification with your COLORSTEEL® supplier.

StonePeak® Matte: an ultra-low gloss, textured appearance that diffuses light and brings out depth.

TSR 53% | LRV 48%

TSR means Total Solar Reflectance. LRV means Light Reflectance Value.

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Best home styles for StonePeak® Matte

Contemporary Homes: StonePeak® Matte's understated grey tone and soft matte finish complement modern architectural designs, pairing beautifully with clean lines, simple forms and minimalist material palettes.

Coastal Homes: Its versatile grey colouring works well in coastal environments, creating a relaxed, contemporary appearance alongside natural timber, stone and lighter exterior tones.

Modern Farmhouses: StonePeak® Matte brings a refined, modern edge to farmhouse designs, balancing traditional architectural features with a softer, more contemporary exterior finish.

Architectural New Builds: The subtle depth of StonePeak® Matte makes it an excellent choice for architecturally designed homes, providing a sophisticated backdrop for bold shapes, contrasting materials and considered detailing.

Contemporary Rural Homes: Its natural, understated appearance sits comfortably within rural surroundings, complementing timber, concrete, schist and native landscaping.

Minimalist Homes: The matte finish enhances StonePeak® Matte's clean, muted character, making it well suited to homes that favour simplicity, texture and a restrained colour palette.

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Complementary COLORSTEEL® colours

StonePeak® Matte provides a versatile foundation for exterior colour combinations, sitting comfortably alongside both warm neutrals and deeper architectural tones. Its soft grey appearance and matte finish make it particularly suited to layered palettes, where subtle colour variations and contrasting finishes help create a considered exterior design.

Consider these COLORSTEEL® combinations:

• Ironsand: Introduces a deeper, warmer contrast, adding definition and depth to the overall exterior.‍
• Titania: A warm off-white that provides a subtle contrast against StonePeak® Matte.‍
• TidalDrift® Matte: Creates a tonal grey combination, bringing together two understated shades with complementary matte finishes.‍
• FlaxPod®: Adds an earthy charcoal element that works beautifully with StonePeak® Matte's softer grey appearance.‍
• Lichen: Introduces a natural green accent, bringing a little colour and an organic feel to the exterior.‍
• Gull Grey: Offers a lighter grey alternative that can be used to create subtle contrast across roofing, cladding and exterior details.
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StonePeak® Matte complementary material palette

To bring out the understated character of StonePeak® Matte, consider incorporating a mix of natural and contemporary materials:

• Warm cedar and natural timber
• Schist and textured stone
• Exposed or architectural concrete
• Dark aluminium joinery
• Natural timber battens and screening
• Warm neutral exterior finishes
• Native planting and established greenery
• Resene Ecru White
• Dulux Cardrona

Designer tip: Rather than relying on colour contrast alone, introduce variation through materials and textures. The combination of StonePeak® Matte with natural timber, rough-cut stone and smooth concrete creates an interesting balance of finishes while keeping the overall design cohesive and understated.