Some designs become more than decoration. They become part of a city’s visual identity.
The Birmingham Colour Palette is one of those designs.
Recognisable, bold and unmistakably Birmingham, it has grown from a single graphic concept into an icon that represents the city itself. Displayed super-sized in Grand Central at New Street Station, the palette has been seen by millions of people travelling through the heart of the city.
It has also earned its place within one of Birmingham’s most important cultural institutions, available at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, a mark of its significance not just as a product, but as a piece of contemporary city design.
And beyond public spaces and galleries, the Birmingham Colour Palette has found its way into homes across the city and far beyond. Today, it is owned by thousands of Brummies, including those who have moved away but still carry a strong connection to home.
An instantly recognisable Birmingham design
The strength of the Birmingham Colour Palette lies in its simplicity. It distils the city into colour in a way that feels modern, confident and fun.
That recognisability is exactly why the design translates so naturally across formats. Whether displayed at architectural scale in the city centre or as a framed print in a living room, it remains unmistakably Birmingham.
Birmingham, now designed for everyday living
With the launch of our new gift and homeware range, this iconic Birmingham design is now available in more ways than ever before.
Alongside canvas wall art and framed prints, the Birmingham Colour Palette can now be enjoyed as enamel cups, coasters, placemats, aprons, sketchbooks, magnets and everyday home accessories. These are pieces designed not just to be admired, but to be used, bringing Birmingham into daily routines and shared spaces.
A morning coffee in a Birmingham enamel cup.
A dining table anchored by Birmingham placemats.
A workspace lifted by a design that represents where you’re from.
A Birmingham gift with meaning and memories built in
For gifting, Birmingham works effortlessly. It’s personal without being personalised. Meaningful without explanation.
It’s a perfect choice for:
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University of Birmingham graduates
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People moving away from the city
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Ex-pats missing home
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Housewarming gifts with real significance
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Anyone proud to call themselves a Brummie
The design already carries the story, the pride and the connection.
Owned by Brummies, wherever they are
What makes the Birmingham Colour Palette truly special is the community that has formed around it. From homes across the West Midlands to apartments in New York, Sydney and beyond, the design connects people back to the city they identify with.
It’s a reminder of where you’re from, where you’ve been, or where your story began.
Explore the Birmingham Colour Palette Collection
From an iconic public installation to homes around the world, the Birmingham Colour Palette continues to represent the city in colour.
Explore the Birmingham Colour Palette Collection to discover wall art, gifts and homeware inspired by one of the UK’s most dynamic cities.