Scrub colours by department: a simple guide for hospitals
Why is theatre green and maternity pink? And which colour should your department pick?
Here is a plain guide to scrub colours by department, used by many hospitals in Kenya. Your hospital rule always comes first.
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Sets in the most used department colours
| Product | Price from | Order |
|---|---|---|
| Andys | KES 3,500 | Order |
| Ankara Sets | KES 3,200 | Order |
| Cherokee Infinity | KES 4,000 | Order |
| Cherokee Workwear | KES 2,200 | Order |
 Cross Ace | KES 3,500 | Order |
 Cross Lite | Ask on WhatsApp | Order |
 Doodle Sets | Ask on WhatsApp | Order |
 Landau | KES 2,500 | Order |
 Luna Ace | KES 3,500 | Order |
 Luna Jumpsuits | KES 6,000 | Order |
 Manuel Sets | KES 3,500 | Order |
 Medina Sets | KES 3,200 | Order |
 Noahs | KES 3,200 | Order |
 Nurse Sets | KES 3,000 | Order |
 Overalls | KES 3,000 | Order |
 Patterned Tops | KES 1,500 | Order |
 Scrubstar | KES 2,500 | Order |
Theatre: green and blue
Green and blue rest the eyes under bright lights and make blood look less stark.
Maternity and paediatrics: soft colours
Pastel pink, sky blue and lilac feel gentle for mothers and children.
Casualty, wards and ICU: dark colours
Navy, wine and black hide marks through a long, busy shift.
Dental and outpatient: teal and royal blue
Fresh colours that look clean and friendly.
Setting colours for your hospital
Give each department its own colour and patients learn who is who. Scrubs Kenya can help you set it up and brand every set.
Questions people ask
What colour scrubs do theatre staff wear?
Usually green or blue.
What colour do maternity staff wear?
Many units use pastel pink, sky blue or lilac.
Is there a national scrub colour rule in Kenya?
Hospitals set their own colours. Nurses can read the NCK uniform guide on the blog.
Can you supply each department in its own colour?
Yes, in one order.
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Ever been told there are no surgical caps left on a busy ward? Dr Joanne Medina was, as a final year medical student. So she started making her own.
That small fix grew into Scrubs Kenya. Today Scrubs Kenya dresses nurses, doctors, clinical officers and students across Kenya.
Dr Joanne is a medical doctor who trained at Egerton University. She grew up in Kitale and now lives and works in Nairobi. She knows how a twelve hour shift feels, so every Scrubs Kenya set is chosen for comfort, pockets and fabric that lasts.
She also hosts the Medina Dinner, a networking evening for healthcare professionals, and interviews leaders in Kenyan healthcare on her YouTube channel.