Choosing the Perfect Colour for Your Kokoon Deluxe Bell Tent
When investing in a Kokoon Deluxe bell tent from Canvas Tent Shop, size and features are important — colour choice also plays a role in how your tent looks, feels, and performs over time.
If your goal is anything from blending into nature through to styling special events, here’s how to choose the perfect canvas colour for your adventures.
🌿 Why Colour Matters in the Outdoors
Bell tents are designed for natural settings — woodland, fields, campsites, festivals, and outdoor events. The right colour can help your tent:
- Blend seamlessly into nature
- Look cleaner for longer
- Suit frequent outdoor use
- Create a stunning event backdrop
- Develop character over time
🎨 Kokoon Deluxe Colour Options Explained
🟤 Cedar Brown – Dark, Discreet & Bushcraft-Friendly
Cedar Brown is the darkest colourway available in the Kokoon Deluxe range and a strong choice for bushcraft and woodland use.
- Deep, earthy tone blends into forest environments
- Ideal for discreet camps and wild-feeling setups
- Excellent at hiding those unavoidable marks from muddy sites and general use
- Develops a rustic, weathered look over time
Best for: Bushcraft, woodland camping, rustic campsites.
🌲Olive Green – Traditional Outdoor & Bushcraft Style – 
Olive Green is a long-standing favourite for traditional camping and bushcraft.
- Naturally camouflages into grass, trees, and foliage
- Forgiving with dirt and marks
- Popular with outdoor activity groups
- Softens into a muted green with age
Best for: Traditional camping, bushcraft, scout groups, outdoor living
– 🍂Walnut Brown – Natural & Versatile
Walnut Brown is a lighter hue than cedar brown, offering warmth & depth of colour without being too dark.
- Blends naturally into a variety of countryside and woodland settings
- Slightly lighter exterior, while remaining discreet
- Practical and adaptable for varied camping styles – blocks more light than a white or natural colour for a better nights sleep
Best for: General camping, family camping, glamping crossover
⚪Natural Canvas – Soft, Off-White Finish – 
Natural Canvas is a neutral, off-white/beige cotton canvas with a relaxed appearance.
- Bright interior with a calm, natural feel
- Ages into a paler creamy tone over time
- More visible in woodland settings than darker colours
- Will show marks more easily than darker colours
Best for: Glamping, garden stays, relaxed events, wellness retreats.
– ⚪ White Canvas – Crisp & Event-Focused
White Canvas is a clean, bright white option, designed for high-impact visual settings.
- Elegant, refined appearance
- Maximum visual impact
- Ideal for weddings, styled events, and hire use
- Provides a perfect neutral backdrop for décor
- Light bright interiors
- Least effective at hiding marks
Best for: Weddings, formal events, hire businesses, garden parties.
📊 Colour Comparison at a Glance
| Colour | Blends into Nature | Bushcraft Friendly | Hides Dirt | Suited to : |
| Cedar Brown | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Bushcraft & rustic use |
| Olive Green | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Traditional camping & bushcraft |
| Walnut Brown | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Versatile rustic & glamping crossover |
| Natural Canvas | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | Glamping & gardens |
| White Canvas | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ | Weddings & events |
☀️ All Colours Soften Over Time
A key thing to remember is that all outdoor fabric colours naturally soften and mellow with use.
Through sun exposure, weathering, and regular pitching, the canvas will gradually fade slightly and take on a more relaxed, lived-in appearance. This is completely normal and part of what gives bell tents their character.
- Darker colours like Cedar Brown, Walnut Brown, and Olive Green will lighten and soften in tone over time
- Natural canvas will become paler, creamier and less stark
- The result is a softer tone rather than a harsh or artificial look
- White canvas has the least change in appearance from sun exposure
This ageing process does not affect performance or waterproofing — it’s purely aesthetic.
🏕 Summary
- Cedar Brown – discreet, rugged, and ideal for bushcraft
- Walnut Brown – warm tones, versatile, and practical
- Olive Green – classic outdoor and bushcraft style
- Natural Canvas – soft, traditional glamping
- White Canvas – clean, elegant, and event-ready
With the same great practical features across the range, whichever Kokoon Deluxe colour is your favourite, it is sure to provide a reliable camping base for your outdoor adventures!
