Can I request a specific color for a Wind and Watertight or Cargo Worthy container?

No. Color cannot be guaranteed on used inventory. Containers are selected by condition and availability at the depot, not by color.

What colors do One Trip containers come in?

Our [One Trip containers](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/new-one-trip-shipping-container) are available in Ivory (RAL 1015) and Mouse Grey (RAL 7005). Mouse Grey is available in select locations. You choose your color at checkout.

Why are so many shipping containers green?

Evergreen, one of the world's largest shipping lines, paints its fleet green. When those containers retire from active service and enter the used market, they keep their color. The same applies to other major shipping lines and leasing companies.

Will my container's color fade?

Yes, with outdoor exposure over time. This does not affect the container's structural integrity or its wind and watertight seal.

Shipping Container Colors: What's Available and Why It Matters

Choose Ivory or Mouse Grey on One Trip containers. Wind and Watertight and Cargo Worthy colors vary by unit.

Jessica Maschek

November 12, 2026

Color is usually the first thing people notice about a shipping container. It is not, however, the first thing we consider when selecting one for delivery. ## One Trip Containers: You Choose the Color [One Trip containers](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/new-one-trip-shipping-container) are the only container grade we offer where customers can choose the color at checkout. All other container grades come from used inventory, where color cannot be guaranteed. Because these units come directly from the manufacturer and have only made a single voyage, they arrive in a known, consistent color. Our One Trip containers are available in two colors: - Ivory (RAL 1015) - Mouse Grey (RAL 7005) Ivory is available across our locations, while Mouse Grey is only available in select locations. When you order a [One Trip container](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/new-one-trip-shipping-container), you select the color at checkout. What you order is what gets delivered. ## Wind and Watertight and Cargo Worthy Containers: Color Varies Used containers come from global shipping fleets and leasing companies. By the time a container enters our inventory, it may be red, orange, yellow, blue, green, or any combination. We cannot guarantee a specific color on [Wind and Watertight](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/wind-and-watertight-shipping-container) or [Cargo Worthy](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/cargo-worthy-shipping-container) orders.

Examples of shipping container colors in our inventory

Containers at our depots are stored in large stacks, organized by size and availability. When your order is prepared for delivery, our depot team selects the first available container from the appropriate stack. They are not pulling by color. They are pulling by condition and availability. That is what keeps depot operations running safely and efficiently, and what ensures your container meets our strict performance standards. ### What We Prioritize Over Color - **Structural Integrity:** Containers are inspected to ensure the frame, walls, and roof remain structurally sound. - **Wind & Watertight Condition:** Every container is verified to protect contents from weather and outside elements. - **Functional Performance:** Doors, seals, flooring, and structural components must operate as expected. - **Fast & Reliable Delivery:** Selecting containers by condition rather than appearance helps maintain safe and efficient depot operations, allowing orders to move quickly from depot to delivery.

## Where the Colors Come From Major shipping lines and leasing companies use specific colors across their fleets, and those colors stay on the containers when they retire from active service and enter the secondary market. Evergreen, one of the largest shipping lines in the world, uses a distinctive green. Maersk runs a recognizable blue. CMA CGM tends toward white. Triton, one of the largest container leasing companies, uses grey. When you see a used container in a specific color, that color can usually be traced back to whoever originally owned or leased it.

## Will the Color Fade? Yes, over time and with outdoor exposure. Used containers have already spent years in the sun, so some fading is already built in by the time they arrive. One Trip containers start fresh, so their color will be more uniform, but they will fade with extended outdoor use, like any painted metal surface. Fading does not affect the container's performance or its wind and watertight seal.

## Want a Different Color? Containers can be painted. The process involves cleaning the surface, treating any rust, applying a metal primer, and finishing with marine-grade, direct-to-metal, or oil-based paint depending on your climate and use case. Plan for 8 gallons for a 20ft container and 13 gallons for a 40ft. We have a [full guide to painting a shipping container](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/news/market-insights/can-i-paint-my-shipping-container), covering paint types, surface prep, quantities, and what to expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Color cannot be guaranteed on used inventory. Containers are selected by condition and availability at the depot, not by color.
Our [One Trip containers](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/new-one-trip-shipping-container) are available in Ivory (RAL 1015) and Mouse Grey (RAL 7005). Mouse Grey is available in select locations. You choose your color at checkout.
Evergreen, one of the world's largest shipping lines, paints its fleet green. When those containers retire from active service and enter the used market, they keep their color. The same applies to other major shipping lines and leasing companies.
Yes, with outdoor exposure over time. This does not affect the container's structural integrity or its wind and watertight seal.
Yes. See our [full guide to painting a shipping container](https://www.eveoncontainers.com/en-US/news/market-insights/can-i-paint-my-shipping-container) for paint types, prep steps, and quantities.