Window Colours: Anthracite, Wood Effect or RAL Colour?

The colour of the windows shapes the character of a house. In the past, almost only white windows were installed – today many homeowners choose anthracite, a wood effect or an individual RAL colour. We show you the options and what to consider when choosing.

The most popular window colours

• White: the timeless classic – bright, friendly and the most affordable. It suits almost any façade.
• Anthracite grey (RAL 7016): for years the most popular colour after white. Anthracite looks modern and elegant, especially against light render.
• Other shades of grey: basalt grey, quartz grey or black grey for a subtle, modern look.
• Wood-effect finishes: golden oak, walnut or mahogany combine the warm look of wood with the easy care of PVC.

PVC windows: colour through decorative foil

Coloured PVC windows are coated with a high-quality decorative foil. The foils are weather-resistant, colourfast and available in solid colours, wood effects and metallic finishes. The foil is applied on one side – usually the outside – or on both. A popular compromise is anthracite outside, white inside, so the rooms stay bright. For dark colours there are profiles with a coloured core, so no white core is visible when the window is open.

Aluminium windows: almost any RAL colour

Aluminium profiles are powder-coated. This makes virtually any colour of the RAL palette possible – smooth, matt or textured. Wood-effect finishes and anodised surfaces are also available, and different colours can be chosen for the inside and the outside. Find out more about the profile systems under Aluminium windows.

What to look out for

• Heat: dark surfaces heat up more in the sun. High-quality foils reflect part of the thermal radiation, and the profiles are reinforced accordingly.
• Planning rules: in some areas and for listed buildings, window colours are prescribed. If in doubt, ask your local planning authority.
• Overall look: coordinate the colours of the windows, front door, garage door, roller shutters and gutters.
• Costs: coloured windows cost more than white ones. The surcharge depends on the system and on whether one or both sides are foiled.
• Look at samples: colours look different on screen than in reality. Ask to see colour samples.

Window colours at Aristofenster

Our PVC windows are available in white and in numerous solid colours and wood effects, and our aluminium windows in the RAL colour of your choice. To match, we supply entrance doors, roller shutters and garage doors in a coordinated shade. To find out which profile system suits you, read our comparison VEKA, Salamander or Aluplast.