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245 Dark Patio Photos

Dark tones can completely transform a Patio. Explore 245 real photos across 209 colors to find the right shade for your space.

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Outside, Bitter Chocolate takes on a completely different life. Whether on deck boards, patio furniture, a fence, or a garden wall, it weathers beautifully and holds its character in open light. It is a natural companion to stone, weathered wood, and greenery.

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boho patio featuring Bitter Chocolate by Sherwin-Williams

boho patio featuring Bitter Chocolate by Sherwin-Williams

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Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Best Bronze holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.

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industrial patio featuring Best Bronze by Sherwin-Williams

industrial patio featuring Best Bronze by Sherwin-Williams

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For outdoor kitchens or bars, Black Swan provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.

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coastal patio featuring Black Swan by Sherwin-Williams

coastal patio featuring Black Swan by Sherwin-Williams

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In sun-drenched climates, Bengal Grass is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.

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wabi-sabi patio featuring Bengal Grass by Sherwin-Williams

wabi-sabi patio featuring Bengal Grass by Sherwin-Williams

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Big Dipper on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.

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wabi-sabi patio featuring Big Dipper by Sherwin-Williams

wabi-sabi patio featuring Big Dipper by Sherwin-Williams

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Using Beetroot on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.

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contemporary patio featuring Beetroot by Sherwin-Williams

contemporary patio featuring Beetroot by Sherwin-Williams

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In sun-drenched climates, Bear Cub is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.

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warm patio featuring Bear Cub by PPG

warm patio featuring Bear Cub by PPG

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The way Black Magic interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.

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mediterranean patio featuring Black Magic by PPG

mediterranean patio featuring Black Magic by PPG

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Black Elegance is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.

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coastal patio featuring Black Elegance by PPG

coastal patio featuring Black Elegance by PPG

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In sun-drenched climates, Bark is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.

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wabi-sabi patio featuring Bark by PPG

wabi-sabi patio featuring Bark by PPG

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The way Artillery interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.

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coastal patio featuring Artillery by PPG

coastal patio featuring Artillery by PPG

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The way Black Forest interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.

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rustic modern patio featuring Black Forest by PPG

rustic modern patio featuring Black Forest by PPG

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For outdoor kitchens or bars, Black Walnut provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.

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warm patio featuring Black Walnut by PPG

warm patio featuring Black Walnut by PPG

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Autumn Gray on a patio surface or garden wall creates a visual anchor that ties together furniture, plantings, and architecture. It reads as intentional in a way that natural wood or stone alone rarely achieves, providing a polished "finished" look to the landscape.

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industrial patio featuring Autumn Gray by PPG

industrial patio featuring Autumn Gray by PPG

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245 Dark Patio Photos & Paint Colors