Matching Apron Colours
Introduction
Choosing the right apron isn't just about functionality. Colour plays a major role in creating a professional look, reinforcing your brand identity, and ensuring your team presents a consistent image. Our matching apron colours make it easy to outfit your staff from front of house to back of house, with styles to suit every role.
At Aussie Chef Clothing, most apron colours are available across multiple apron styles, making it super easy to create a coordinated uniform while selecting the apron design that best suits each position. Cross back aprons for FOH, waist styles for baristas and bartenders, bib aprons for chefs, and waterproof aprons for the clean up crew.
Different roles call for different levels of comfort, functionality and coverage. Choose apron styles that suit each team member's needs while maintaining a consistent, professional look across the entire team. The result is a polished, cohesive uniform that complements your brand.
In this guide, we'll explore the most popular apron colours in our range and show you which apron styles you can choose from in each colour.
Black Aprons: The Hospitality Favourite
Black aprons remain the most popular choice for cafes, restaurants, bars, barbers and retail environments. They offer a professional appearance while helping to disguise stains and everyday wear. That’s why nearly all of our apron styles are available in black!
Black is also a great option for centering attention on your branding.
PROCHEF Aprons LUCA aprons
Black Apron Styles
● Bib Aprons - Arlo, Cantine, Monaco, Luca, Luna, Zoe
● Cross Back Aprons - Luca, Luna, Tomy, Mia Denim, Riley
● Chef Aprons - Chef Bib, Bistro, Zoe, Monaco, Bistro
● Waist Aprons - Luca, Mia Denim, Prochef half and three-quarter waist
● Denim Aprons - Mia Denim, Leo Denim
● Leather Aprons - Axil, Riley
● Waterproof Aprons - Zoe, PVC shot & long
Why Choose Black Aprons?
● Professional and timeless
● Suitable for all hospitality venues - from cafes to fine dining
● Easy to coordinate with uniforms
● Excellent for branding and embroidery
Navy Blue Aprons: Modern and Professional
Navy blue provides a softer alternative to black while maintaining a polished, classy professional appearance. Navy can help hide stains and wear. Choose aprons in 100% cotton, denim, or fade-resistant poly-cotton blends.
Navy aprons are a standout choice for subtly adding colour to your venue and creates a perfect backdrop for custom embroidered branding.
LUNA aprons ARCHIE Denim aprons
Navy Apron Styles
● Bib Aprons - Arlo, Luna, Oska, Luca, Zoe, Cantine
● Cross Back Aprons - Luca, Luna, Hanna
● Chef Aprons - Paris, London, Prochef, Bistro
● Waist Aprons - Luca, Cantine, Mia Denim, Prochef
● Selected Denim Aprons - Archie, Leo, Mia
● Waterproof Aprons - Zoe, Nylon
Best For
● Cafes
● Modern restaurants
● Hotel staff
● Corporate hospitality teams
● Grocers
Grey Aprons: Contemporary and Versatile
Grey aprons have become increasingly popular in modern hospitality venues thanks to their clean, minimalist look. They lend themselves effortlessly to most interior decor, whether blending in or adding a subtle pop of colour.
Our range includes pale grey, slate, charcoal and dark grey options in poly/cotton, waterproof and 100% cotton fabrics.
Grey Apron Styles
● Bib Aprons - Arlo, Oska, Cantine, Luca, Luna, Alex
● Cross Back Aprons - Bella, Luca, Luna, Grey Combo
● Chef Aprons - Alex, Arlo, Luca, Luna
● Waist Aprons - Luca
● Waterproof Aprons - Zoe
ARLO aprons Grey aprons
Perfect Choice For
● Modern cafes
● Artisan bakeries
● Boutique venues
● Retail environments
Brown & Rust Aprons: Warm and Rustic
Brown and rust tones create a natural, earthy aesthetic that works particularly well in wine bars, specialty coffee venues, breweries and farm-to-table restaurants. Rust has become popular as a bolder, richer colour choice amongst our customers.
Our range covers from soft stone and latte, to vibrant coffee and tobacco, to rich chocolatey browns.
Make your aprons pop with custom embroidery or printing to enhance your branding.
Brown & Rust Apron Styles
● Cross Back Aprons - Luna, Luca, Tomy, Bella, Archie
● Waist Aprons - Luca
● Selected Bib Aprons - Arlo, Oska, Cantine, Chloe, Bistro, Barber
● Leather Aprons - Axil, Riley
● Waterproof Aprons - Zoe
Brown aprons Rust aprons
Ideal Pick For
● Wine bars
● Breweries
● Cafes
● Coffee carts
● Artisan food businesses
● Florists
Green Aprons: Fresh and Natural
Green aprons help create a fresh, organic feel and are especially popular among florists, garden centres and environmentally focused brands. Green also lends well to understated restaurant and cafe interiors. Continue this feeling with branding in complimentary earth-inspired colours.
Aussie Chef carries a range of greens from olive to dark forest or bottle, in 100% cotton or fade-resistant poly/cottons.
Green Apron Styles
● Cross Back Aprons - Tomy, Luna, Luca
● Bib Aprons - Arlo, Oska, Cantine, Bistro
● Selected Waist Aprons - Luca
● Waterproof Aprons - Zoe, PVC
Green aprons Olive Green aprons
Great Choice For
● Organic cafes
● Elegant restaurants
● Florists
● Garden centres
● Schools
● Sustainable brands
Blue Aprons: Bright and Approachable
Blue tones offer a welcoming, cheerful appearance and work well across many industries. A favourite with cafes and restaurants, schools and community venues. Choose from canvas weave to denim, waterproof to fade-resistant poly-cottons.
TOMY aprons LEO Denim aprons
Blue Apron Styles
● Cross Back Aprons - Tomy, Bella, Mia
● Waist Aprons - Mia Denim
● Bib Aprons - Tomy, Mia, Kids
● Denim Aprons - Mia, Leo, Archie, Kids
● Waterproof Aprons - PVC, Nylon, Zoe
Perfect Pick For
● Bright cafes
● Seaside restaurants
● Schools
● Community organisations
White Aprons: Traditional and Classic
White remains a staple choice for commercial kitchen environments and culinary professionals. Chefs traditionally wore white aprons, as a sign of cleanliness and professionalism. And while this regiment may have changed, white is still as popular as ever.
Aussie Chef Clothing carries a range of white aprons in easy care poly/cotton, waterproof PVC and 100% cotton.
White Apron Styles
● Chef Aprons - Prochef, Monaco, Chef Bib stripes
● Bib Aprons - Arlo, Cantine, Kids
● Selected Waist Aprons - Prochef half and three-quarter waist
● Waterproof Aprons - PVC short & long
CANTINE aprons PROCHEF aprons
Best For
● Artisan bakeries
● Commercial kitchens
● Catering businesses
● Culinary schools
● Wet areas
Bright Colour Aprons
For businesses looking to make a statement, Aussie Chef also offers other vibrant colours across selected styles.
Vibrant Colour Options
● Red - Bistro, Oska, Luca, Arlo
● Orange - Archie Denim with orange straps
● Yellow - Archie Denim with yellow straps
● Pink - Kids Apron, Archie Denim with pink straps
● Sky Blue - Archie Denim with sky blue straps
● Lime Green - Archie Denim with orange straps
● Olive Green - Tomy, Cantine, Oska
CANTINE aprons PROCHEF aprons
Best For
● Promotional events
● Food trucks
● Schools
● Creative businesses
● Team differentiation
How to Choose Matching Aprons for Your Team
When selecting apron colours, consider:
Your Brand Colours
Choose apron colours that complement your logo, branding and interiors.
Staff Roles
Different apron styles can be worn by different team members while maintaining the same colour for a cohesive look.
Perhaps cross back aprons for FOH, waist styles for baristas and bartenders, bib aprons for chefs, and waterproof aprons for the clean up crew. Choose a couple of styles or mix and match specifically for each role - it’s really up to you and your crew!
Venue Style
Modern venues often favour black, navy and grey, while rustic venues may prefer brown, rust and olive tones. Think about whether you want the aprons to blend in or stand out from your interiors.
Embroidery Visibility
Consider how your branding, logos and names will contrast against the apron colour for maximum impact or whether you desire muted subtlety.
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Find Your Perfect Apron Colour
Whether you're looking for black cross back aprons, navy bib aprons, grey waist aprons or colourful hospitality uniforms, Aussie Chef Clothing offers one of Australia's largest selections of apron colours and styles.
Browse by colour to discover every matching apron style available and create a coordinated look for your team.
Use the links above, or use a colour filter when viewing our entire range of Aprons here.
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