ICCBT 2008- A - (13) - pp153-164 ICCBT2008 Development of Colored Concrete in Jordan M. Resheidat * , Jordan University of Science & Technology, JORDAN B. Al-Kharabsheh Graduate of Faculty of Graduate Studies, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JORDAN ABSTRACT This research study has focused on the possibility of producing colored concrete that can be used for floor tiles, bricks, precast concrete products as well as a colored structural concrete. Realizing the objectives of this research and with the scope of this study, the use of processed natural and locally available raw materials were used. The physical and mechanical properties of such materials have been recorded and documented. The experimental investigation has dealt with the fresh properties of the concrete mixes as well as the mechanical properties of the hardened concrete by testing specimens in compression, direct tension, splitting and flexure. The obtained results have been compared with the well know empirical code formulas. The color of the produced concrete can only be judged by inspection. An added value to this study is an attempt to outline the cost analysis by using the coloring pigments in lieu of using the similar imported ones. In addition to that The microstructure of the produced concrete was studied by using XRD and SEM analyses to investigate the bond between aggregates and the colored paste. The beam analysis used to determine the elements in the resulted matrix. It should be noted that no additives, admixtures or any other workability agents such accelerators or retarders were used. Of prime concern was to produce colored concrete and achieve a realistic concrete strength. Conclusions derived and drawn from this study as well as recommendations for further research were also outlined. Keywords: Colored Concrete, Pigments, White Cement, Zeolitic Tuff, Zircon Sand *Correspondence Author: Professor Musa Resheidat,Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan. Tel: +962795569353, Email: musar@just.edu.jo Email: musaresheidat@yahoo.com