Frame color is not a small detail. It changes curb appeal from the street, how clean the frames look between washings, and how well the finish holds up in high sun exposure. Anlin keeps the selection process practical: three core interior/exterior colors, an optional ThermaCoat exterior color system with designer tones, and Designer Black capstock on select products.
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Anlin offers three standard frame colors that can be ordered for both exterior and interior: White, Adobe, and Tan. For homeowners who want darker or more architectural tones on the outside, ThermaCoat optional exterior colors, plus Designer Black as a capstock exterior-and-interior are available on select products.
ThermaCoat / Solar Reflective Coatings enhance your home’s look while also helping keep the house cooler, regardless of color.
Architectural Black
Architectural Bronze
Architectural Silver
Classic Gray
Espresso
Taupe
Red Pepper
Rose Wood
Desert Tan
Sandstone
Divine Wine
Forest Green
Designer Black as Exterior & Interior Capstock, available on select products.
Anlin’s color system breaks into three practical tiers. Standard colors cover most homes and keep timelines simple. ThermaCoat adds exterior designer tones using a solar-reflective coating approach for sun-exposed elevations. Designer Black is a separate option shown as capstock, and it is available only on select products.
If you’re curious about available finishes across products, review Anlin’s hardware options and grid styles and patterns.
Frame color mainly affects aesthetics and surface appearance, but comfort and energy bills are still driven most by the NFRC-rated glazing package and overall product design. Use color to match the home’s exterior, then choose glass by U-Factor and SHGC for your climate exposure. ThermaCoat is solar reflective to help manage heat on darker exterior colors.
ENERGY STAR’s Most Efficient 2025 criteria (released September 2024) sets a clear benchmark for top-tier windows and sliding glass doors by climate zone. For the Southern zone, it lists targets like U-Factor ≤ 0.21 and SHGC ≤ 0.23. This is useful because it keeps the project grounded in performance while you choose color for design.
The U.S. Department of Energy explains that NFRC labels provide ratings such as U-Factor, SHGC, and visible transmittance (VT), with optional ratings like air leakage (AL) and condensation resistance (CR). These are the numbers that matter when you are trying to reduce heat gain or improve insulation.
NFRC’s rating system standard also clarifies that U-Factor, SHGC, and VT are mandatory ratings for NFRC-certified product labeling, with optional procedures for AL and CR.
For homeowners who want darker exterior frames in inland Southern California, darker finishes typically face higher sun loading. ThermaCoat / Solar Reflective Coatings help keep the house cooler regardless of color.
Windows and patio doors read differently on the exterior because doors have larger uninterrupted frame lines and more hardware. The safest approach is to choose one exterior frame color for the full project, then coordinate hardware finishes and grids around it. Anlin’s system supports consistent matching because standard colors apply to interior and exterior, and ThermaCoat expands exterior design options.
For windows, lighter frames like White and Tan usually look cleanest against stucco and reduce visible dust buildup. Adobe often fits beige or earth-tone palettes common across Inland Empire neighborhoods. If you are planning black accents, confirm early whether your chosen series supports Designer Black capstock for the products you’re ordering.
Doors have more visual weight because the frame perimeter is larger and handles draw attention. Dark exteriors like Architectural Bronze, Espresso, or Architectural Black can sharpen modern elevations, especially when paired with coordinated hardware finishes like Satin Nickel or Satin Black, where available.
Color selection fails most often when decisions are made from a phone screen or a tiny online swatch. Colors shown are for comparison purposes only. We recommend viewing provided vinyl samples in natural daylight, so exterior and interior finishes look right in real lighting, not just in a showroom.
Here is how we prevent color regret on Anlin projects in Southern California:
Most questions come down to what is standard, what is optional, and what is available on the specific product you’re ordering. Anlin’s system is straightforward: White, Adobe, and Tan are standard interior and exterior. ThermaCoat expands exterior choices with a solar-reflective positioning. Designer Black is a separate capstock option and is available only on select products.
