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Recessed lights, black or white?

9 years ago

Need opinion please on what color recessed lights to put on the exterior. Our soffit is dark gray, but fascia and trim are white. Stone is black. Would you do white recessed lights or black? I think either one will sort of pop out and not really blend in :/. Want your opinion please on what will be less obvious. Thank you!

Comments (6)

LE
9 years ago
Between those two, I think black would be less "contrasty." But I got a Pre-Val sprayer kit (very inexpensive) that you add your paint to to make a custom spray paint. I'm planning on using that on some vent covers that stand out way too much. Haven't tried it yet, though!
jkliveng
9 years ago
I would prefer the less noticeable black.
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bridget helm
9 years ago
black
Kiwigem
9 years ago
Black.
robynstamps
9 years ago
Black or spray your own. Mine were installed yesterday and they sprayed them up match my bronze soffits.
pprioroh
9 years ago
black

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