SharkSkin® Color Selection Guide
Color Considerations and Tips
As the saying goes, “You never get a chance to make a second impression!”
Next to structural shape, Color is the most noticeable element of any home. When it comes to Color selection, it's IMPORTANT to take your time and plan with current and future layouts in mind.
Given that the results of a “Staining project” will last for years, it's important to step back from the areas to be stained and consider the environmental surroundings, landscape, architecture and the more permanent structural features that may not be changing, such as roofing, walkways and any masonry or natural materials, such as stones or tiling. The doors, siding, trim and other architectural features may be painted, but other surfaces may not. So once you have an idea of what is and what is not going to be painted, then you have a good starting point for your Color selection.
Color Selection Tips
- A typical color combination has three colors: one color for more dominant or larger surface areas, such as Siding; one color for Trim or architectural details; and a third color for Accents, such as doors and shutters.
- Look to gardens, furniture or other structural elements, such as paving or accent stonework that will remain once the staining project is complete.
- Consider neighboring houses or structures. You might find great inspiration from newly built homes or even heritage buildings to create your color scheme.
- Determine one or two Colors that will be the Dominant Colors - one for the Siding and perhaps another for Decks.
- Off-whites or deep, rich colors are ideal for use on Trim, Siding, Fascia or downspouts to support the overall look of the color scheme.
- Lighter colors, such as off-whites, tend to visually 'advance' or 'highlight' the surface being painted. If the goal is to draw the eye away from details, they can be painted the dominant colors so they are not as noticeable.
- Lighting has an effect on how colors are perceived. Make sure to SELECT the Colors OUTSIDE in the area where they will be applied.
A note about digital color representation on screen:
The actual paint and wood stain colors may vary from the images displayed on this website. We strongly recommend that you pick up an actual paint Color sample from a Rodda Paint Store, then apply and view it under the lighting conditions where they will be applied to ensure complete color satisfaction.
SharkSkin® Solid Hide Wood Stain Color
Standard White
EX083 |
Winter White
EX053 |
Classic White
EX065 |
Artisan White
EX077 |
Cape Cod Grey
EX097 |
Taupe
EX099 |
Navajo White
EX102 |
Dusty Boots
EX105 |
Pewter
EX098 |
Cedar
EX100 |
Chocolate Brown
EX103 |
Chalet
EX106 |
Ebony
EX024 |
Mahogany
EX101 |
Navajo Red
EX104 |
Black Oak
EX218 |
Quartzite
EX108 |
Champagne
EX113 |
Cashew
EX118 |
Silhouette
EX123 |
Canyon
EX109 |
Sunrise
EX114 |
Vintage
EX119 |
Harmony
EX124 |
Copper
EX110 |
Maple Syrup
EX115 |
Pharoah
EX120 |
Jute
EX125 |
Autumn Leaf
EX111 |
Sangria
EX116 |
California Rustic
EX121 |
Cabin
EX126 |
Chipotle
EX112 |
Shiraz
EX117 |
Cabernet
EX122 |
Burnt Sienna
EX127 |
Cornsilk
EX128 |
Oyster White
EX133 |
Shoreline
EX138 |
Seascape
EX143 |
Honey
EX129 |
Acorn
EX134 |
Boulder
EX139 |
Gravel
EX144 |
Dockside
EX130 |
Flax Seed
EX135 |
Thyme
EX140 |
Countryside
EX145 |
Brown Bear
EX131 |
Fig
EX136 |
White Pine
EX141 |
Forest Floor
EX146 |
Burnt Umber
EX132 |
Wenge
EX137 |
Saloon
EX142 |
Copper Verde
EX147 |
Atlantis
EX148 |
Blue Granite
EX153 |
Waterfall
EX158 |
Hammerhead
EX163 |
Tranquil
EX149 |
Tidal
EX154 |
Blue Heron
EX159 |
Mountain Ash
EX164 |
Solitude
EX150 |
Steel Blue
EX155 |
Winter Lake
EX160 |
Cloudburst
EX165 |
Imperial Green
EX151 |
Deepest Water
EX156 |
Blueprint
EX161 |
Graphite
EX166 |
Shutter Green
EX152 |
Carbon Fibre
EX157 |
Dark Navy
EX162 |
Wrought Iron
EX167 |