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Choosing a Fence

How to Pick a Fence Color That Suits Your House

Key takeaways

  • White feels classic and bright
  • Natural wood tones blend with landscaping
  • Dark colors recede and make plants pop
  • The Fence Fitter shows color on a real fence

A fence is a large surface, so color matters.

White and light

White and cream feel classic and bright and suit brick and traditional homes.

Wood tones

Natural and stained wood blend with lawns and trees.

Dark colors

Black, charcoal and deep green recede and make plants stand out. Try colors on a real fence in the Fence Fitter on this site.

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