Board and Batten Siding Colors: Upload Your House and Compare

Board and batten works in white, navy, forest green and more. Upload a photo of your house below to see a color on your own home, then read what published sources say about trim, roof and brick.

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Before and after examples

Example images are AI-generated: both the sample houses and their redesigns. Results change from render to render, so treat them as concepts, not exact product matches.

AI-drawn generic stand-in of a modern farmhouse with white board and batten siding, white trim, a black metal roof and black windows — Example 1 (prompt 1 below; the before is an AI-drawn generic stand-in house, not a real photo): white board and batten became a deep navy, as asked. The white trim and the black windows look the same, and the roof is still dark.

The same farmhouse with deep navy board and batten siding; the white trim, black windows and dark roof kept — Example 1 (prompt 1 below; the before is an AI-drawn generic stand-in house, not a real photo): white board and batten became a deep navy, as asked. The white trim and the black windows look the same, and the roof is still dark.

AI-drawn generic stand-in of a one-story house with tan board and batten siding, brown trim and a gray roof — Example 2 (prompt 2 below; the before is an AI-drawn generic stand-in house, not a real photo): tan board and batten became a dark forest green, with cream trim as asked. The brown fascia and eaves also turned cream, which we did not ask for, and the wood-tone door looks slightly redder. The gray roof looks the same.

The same house with dark forest green board and batten siding and cream trim, including the eaves; the gray roof kept — Example 2 (prompt 2 below; the before is an AI-drawn generic stand-in house, not a real photo): tan board and batten became a dark forest green, with cream trim as asked. The brown fascia and eaves also turned cream, which we did not ask for, and the wood-tone door looks slightly redder. The gray roof looks the same.

AI-drawn generic stand-in of a modern farmhouse with light gray board and batten siding, black trim, a black metal roof and black windows — Example 3 (prompt 3 below; the before is an AI-drawn generic stand-in house, not a real photo): light gray board and batten became a soft sage. The black trim, the black windows and the black metal roof look the same.

The same farmhouse with soft sage board and batten siding; the black trim, black windows and black metal roof kept — Example 3 (prompt 3 below; the before is an AI-drawn generic stand-in house, not a real photo): light gray board and batten became a soft sage. The black trim, the black windows and the black metal roof look the same.

What the AI can and cannot do

It can recolor the siding in your photo while usually keeping the shape of the house, so you can compare colors before you order samples.

It cannot guarantee that only the siding changes. In our examples a forest green request also turned the brown eaves cream, and the wood-tone door looked redder. Check the whole image and name every part that must stay the same.

How to choose a board and batten color

The points below come from Today's Homeowner and Houzz (home advice), Allura and Alside (siding sellers) and Block Renovation (a contractor site). Several of them sell siding. Sources were read on 24 October 2026. Some of them sell siding or lead homeowners to local pros, so treat the color advice as sales-adjacent.

Question	What the sources say
Color range	Today's Homeowner lists 15, including white, taupe, beige, light, slate and charcoal gray, pale yellow, coastal and navy blue, forest and sage green, teal, burgundy, terracotta and warm brown.
Trim pairings	Navy or coastal blue with white trim, forest green with cream, charcoal and brown with lighter trim (Today's Homeowner).
Modern farmhouse	White board and batten with black trim is the most common pairing, per Allura. Black window frames on white; off-white trim for a softer look.
Dark siding	Alside says dark siding can use close-shade trim for a tone-on-tone look.
Fixed elements	Treat the roof and any brick as fixed, and choose siding and trim around them (Today's Homeowner, Block Renovation).
Gables	People often use a horizontal band or a different color in the gable triangle (Houzz thread). The sources barely cover this, so test it.

Three board and batten colors to try

Deep navy blue. Example 1 turns white board and batten navy. The white trim and black windows stay, and the roof is still dark.
Dark forest green with cream trim. Example 2 turns tan siding green, but the brown eaves also turned cream.
Soft sage. Example 3 turns light gray siding sage. The black trim and roof stay.

How to try a siding color on your house

The examples were run directly on an image model, not through the tool above, so your results will look different.

Photograph the front in daylight, straight on, with the whole house in the frame.
Upload it in the tool at the top of this page, or open the exterior designer, and choose a style.
Name the color and what must stay the same, like the prompts below.
Compare two or three colors and note which parts moved.

The exact prompts behind the examples

These are the edit prompts used for the three examples, word for word. Swap in the color and the list of what stays.

Prompt 1: deep navy blue

Change ONLY the color of the board and batten siding: repaint it a deep navy blue. Keep the white trim, the black metal roof, the black windows, the driveway and the lawn exactly the same, and keep the camera angle.

Prompt 2: dark forest green with cream trim

Change ONLY the color of the board and batten siding: repaint it a dark forest green and make the trim cream. Keep the gray roof, the front door, the driveway and the lawn exactly the same, and keep the camera angle.

Prompt 3: soft sage

Change ONLY the color of the board and batten siding: repaint it a soft sage green. Keep the black trim, the black metal roof, the black windows, the driveway and the lawn exactly the same, and keep the camera angle.

Before you order siding

Order real samples and look at them outdoors on every side of the house.
Treat the roof and any brick as fixed and choose around them.
Decide whether eaves, fascia and trim share one color.
Check your HOA or town for color rules.

Who this is for

Homeowners planning board and batten, or recoloring it, who want to see colors on their own house before ordering samples or paying a contractor.

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Frequently asked questions

What color board and batten with a black roof?

The sources we read do not give a rule. Today's Homeowner treats the roof as fixed, and Allura suggests a metallic silver or gray roof with black trim. Try several siding colors against your roof in a render.

Board and batten on just the gable or the whole house?

The sources barely cover it. A Houzz thread mentions a horizontal band or a different color in the gable triangle. Test both on a render.

What trim color for dark board and batten?

Today's Homeowner pairs navy with white and forest green with cream, and Alside says close-shade trim gives a tone-on-tone look.

Does vertical siding make a house look taller?

We found no source that proves this. Compare a render with your current siding and judge for yourself.

Can I see a board and batten color on my own house first?

Yes. Upload a photo of your house in the tool at the top of this page and name the color to try. A render is a guide only; test real samples outdoors on all sides of the house.

Will the render match a real board and batten color?

No, not exactly. In our examples the model drew its own idea of each color. Use the render to narrow your choices, then compare real color samples.

Is this tool free?

Signing up is free and gives you 5 credits, which is enough for 2 renders in most countries. Free renders carry an AiExterior watermark. If you want more renders or clean images, paid plans are available on the pricing page.

Do I need an account?

Yes. You need to sign in before a render starts, with an email code or your Google account.

Try it on your own house

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