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Color Us Impressed

April 18, 2016|get to know tuff shed
Color Us Impressed text over a white backdrop

Picking the perfect paint color for your Tuff Shed? From bold reds to calming blues, this guide breaks down color meanings and PPG options to help you design a building that matches your style, purpose, and curb appeal.


Choosing an exterior paint color for your Tuff Shed building can be one of the most exciting, but at times challenging, parts of the customization process. Whether you plan on matching your home’s color scheme or you want your new building to stand out with a vibrant shade, colors play a major role in curb appeal. So how can you choose the right color? Understanding color and the associations people have with them can help you create the perfect color combination for your new Tuff Shed building:

Red

Create a feeling of warmth and excitement. Not only does red make a statement of energy, it’s a vibrant shade that will pop in your yard and show off your custom building.

  • Our Colors: Cherokee Red, Brick Dust, Hunt Club Red, Warm Up

    Cherokee Red PPG Paint card
    Brick Dust PPG Paint card
    Warm up PPG Paint card
    Hunt Club Red PPG Paint card

Orange

- A great color for a craft shed. Orange brings out energy and excitement, a perfect environment for crafting and creating new things.

  • Our Colors: Pumpkin Patch, Cool Clay

    Pumpkin Patch ppg paint card
    Cool clay ppg paint card

Yellow

Paint some sunshine on your shed. Full of happiness and optimism, yellow will make your Tuff Shed building feel like a space for cheery afternoon

Our Colors: Bulletin Board, Waves of Grain

Waves of Grain PPG Paint Card
Bulletin Board PPG Paint Card

Green

- What better color for a gardening shed? A green exterior will create the backdrop for an environment of nature and growth; the perfect setting for plants and garden tools alike.

Our Colors: Smoky Slate, Autumn Gray, Licorice, Night Watch

Autumn ppg paint card
Night Watch ppg paint card
Smoky slate ppg paint card
Licorice ppg paint card

Blue

  • If you’re creating a backyard oasis for rest and relaxation, this is the shade for you. Blue helps to a create space for calmness, allowing you to focus on taking a break and relaxing.

Our Colors: Goblin, Sheffield Gray, Seastone

Goblin PPG color card
Sandstone PPG color card
Sheffield Gray PPG color card

Brown

Do you plan on using your Tuff Shed building for storage? Brown stands for reliability and stability, the perfect color for a sturdy storage center.

  • Our Colors: Almond Brittle, Cocoa Cream, Notorious, Hat Box Brown, Ground Coffee, Maison De Campagne

Cocoa Cream PPG Paint Card
Almond Brittle PPG Paint Card
Notorious PPG Paint Card
Maison campagne PPG Paint Card
Ground Coffee PPG Paint Card
Hat Box Brown PPG Paint Card

White

  • Your new building will be awash in relaxation. If you’re creating a space to escape and take a break, white is the perfect color for cleanliness and neutrality.

  • Our Colors: Delicate White, Tundra Frost, Southern Breeze

    Delicate White PPG Paint Card
    Southern Breeze PPG Paint Card
    Tundra Frost PPG Paint Card

Gray

  • Set the tone for a neutral space. Gray can be used for anything from a backyard retreat, guest house, or even home office with a timeless mood.

  • Our Colors: Gray By Me, Ghost Writer, Solitary State, Dover Gray, Knights Armor

    Solitary State Paint Color
    Ghost Writer PPG Paint Card
    Solitary State PPG Paint Color
    Knights Armor PPG Paint Color
    Dover Gray PPG Paint Color

Black

  • A sophisticated choice, A perfect color for a backyard office, black sets a mood for authority and power, a sure sign that you’ll do great work in your new building.

    • Our Colors: Black Magic

Black Magic PPG Paint Color

No matter what PPG color(s) you choose for the exterior of your Tuff Shed building, it’s sure to make a statement.  With this paint guide, you’ll have a striking shed while saving a little extra green.


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