Popular colours for UK composite and timber decking

Some RAL colours are specified more frequently than others for UK decking installations. Popular choices reflect the dominant board colourways in the composite decking market, as well as the most widely used tones in stained and naturally weathered timber decking. Anthracite and mid-grey dominate contemporary composite decking projects, while brown tones suit teak, walnut, and natural timber board families.

• RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey - the most widely installed composite decking colour in the UK, closely matching charcoal and dark grey boards from leading brands
• RAL 7042 Traffic Grey A - a warm mid-grey suited to stone grey and natural grey composite boards and grey-stained timber decking
• RAL 7035 Light Grey - a cool pale grey matched to light grey, silver grey and ash grey composite board variants
• RAL 8028 Terra Brown - a rich warm brown matching coffee, chocolate and mocha composite boards and warm-toned hardwood decking
• RAL 8019 Grey Brown - a deep muted brown suited to walnut and dark brown composite boards and dark hardwood timbers
• RAL 1019 Grey Beige - a warm neutral beige matched to teak and savanna-toned composite boards and natural timber decking
• RAL 1015 Light Ivory - a soft warm off-white for ivory and cream composite boards and pale timber decking
• RAL 7009 Green Grey - a muted olive-grey for sage and olive green composite boards and naturally weathered or green-stained timber decking

If you are matching to an existing composite or timber board, select the closest RAL colour above or browse the full chart to find the correct DeckingPro™ DS50 fixing.

Frequently asked questions

What are DeckingPro™ DS50 screws used for?

DeckingPro™ DS50 screws are designed for face-fixing composite and timber decking boards to softwood, hardwood and corrosive timber subframes. These colour-matched fixings are used by landscape contractors, decking installers, and homeowners where hidden clip systems cannot be used, including fascia boards, riser boards, stair treads, perimeter framing, and deck repairs. A2 stainless steel construction makes them suitable for corrosive timber species including green oak and cedar.

Are all colours on this chart available to order?

Yes. The 8 colours shown in this DeckingPro™ DS50 guide are stocked product options available for same or next working day dispatch. All colours are held in bulk for packing to order in retail pack sizes of 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500, and trade pack sizes of 200, 500, 1,000 and 2,000.

Can I click each colour to view the product page?

Yes. Each RAL colour in the chart links directly to its individual product page, where you can view the full product description, technical specification and available pack sizes before ordering.

Which colours are most commonly used for composite decking?

The most widely specified colours for UK composite decking are RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, RAL 7042 Traffic Grey A, RAL 7035 Light Grey and RAL 8028 Terra Brown. These colours match the dominant board colourways across the major UK composite decking brands.

Can DeckingPro™ DS50 screws be used on timber as well as composite decking?

Yes. DeckingPro™ DS50 screws are manufactured from A2-304 stainless steel and are suitable for softwood, hardwood, and corrosive timber species. The powder coated head colours in the DeckingPro™ range are also well suited to stained and oiled timber decking boards in matching tones, providing a more sympathetic finish than a standard silver fixing. See each product page for substrate compatibility detail.

Where can I find the full dimensions and technical details?

For dimensions, material details and installation guidance, see the DeckingPro™ DS50 technical specification page.