8 Gorgeous Travertine Colors for Your Outdoor Space
Planning a travertine project? Trying to decide on a travertine color?
It can be tough to choose from all the different tones and hues available. Don’t worry, we know how you feel. That’s why we put together this travertine color guide for you.
So whether you’re planning on doing a patio area, backsplash, grilling area, fireplace surround, or bathroom floor with travertine, check out our color list to see which will work best for your project.
Let’s start with one of the most common colors.
Walnut
Walnut travertine with its neutral shade is one of the most common choices. It has a mix of light and warm shades that match a lot of different decors. Walnut French pattern pavers are one of the most popular color options for travertine pool decks and patios.
Scabas
Scabas travertine has some of the biggest color variations within each tile. You’ll notice a neutral base color like gold, cream, or tan combined with darker streaks, veins, and hues throughout it. A scabas polished finish is a popular choice for glossy interior floors since they make the contrasting colors really stand out.
Light Walnut Grey
Light travertine pavers with a pale shade of grey or walnut are one of the lightest colors of travertine you can get. Polished tiles with a light color like this are a nice choice for dark areas without a lot of natural light. Light walnut and ivory are also good choices for a bathroom since they can make the space feel larger.
Gold
Gold travertine with orange shades is the perfect color for more traditional-style kitchen and bathroom designs. Some gold travertine can be quite dark though, so go for a lighter hue if you already have a lot of dark molding and cabinets.
Grey
While grey isn’t one of the classic travertine colors, it is becoming more popular. Go with grey cool shades to match modern or industrial decors. Among the grey tones you can choose from are silver, titanium, Vesta, and Rapolano silver variations. Get a contrasting look with darker tones that pop by laying smaller tiles in a herringbone or brick pattern (like you see in the picture).
Pink and Red
Despite its unique pink color, red travertine is still a natural stone taken from quarries in Turkey and Italy. Small pink tiles work nicely as accent strips in outdoor kitchen designs.
Brown
Brown travertine is similar to some of the darker walnut colors, except it has fewer grey tones. Look for a variety of dark brown, golden brown, and light brown colors. Small brown travertine tiles laid in a mosaic or herringbone pattern (like in the picture) are a popular type for outdoor kitchen backsplashes.
Mocha Scabas
Mocha travertine has a dark walnut color with grey and brown hues. The scaba patterns give it even more color variations within each tile. Small mosaic tiles with a mix of different hues are nice for times when you want a rustic natural finish that really stands out!
Those are some of the most common travertine colors. Just keep in mind that as you shop around, each company will likely have its own name for each color. And some can depend on which quarry the travertine comes from. Expect to see color names like:
- Tuscan Style
- Navona Travertine
- Texas Travertine
- Iranian Travertine
- Tuscany Hazelnut Travertine
- Tuscany Scabas Travertine
What color is travertine?
Travertine is a natural stone that comes in a variety of hues. The most common colors are warm neutral tans and creams. However you can also find travertine with pink, gold, grey, and blue tones as well.
*Remember that travertine pavers and tile also come in a variety of finishes — tumbled, honed, filled, brushed, etc. Learn more in our Travertine Guide.
Travertine tile versus travertine paver for your outdoor space
Travertine tile and pavers are similar products with a few key differences.
- Travertine tile is thinner, should be used mostly indoors, needs a solid surface, and should be installed with thinset mortar. You can also get outdoor travertine tile with a non-slip surface.
- Travertine pavers are thicker, only for outdoor use, and can sometimes be installed over a compacted bed of sand.
Want to get your outdoor travertine project done right? If you’re in the Garland, Dallas, Texas area, give us a call at A&X Masonry. Get your FREE consultation today!
And don’t miss our other articles to learn more about travertine stone, tiles, and pavers!
