Gray/Anthracite-colored windows - the new "white"?

There were times when windows were almost exclusively white or walnut ;) Times change ... The lifespan of windows is about 25 years or a bit longer. After all, they lose quality in terms of insulation over time. We have white windows laminated in wood look RAL 9010, so not traffic white (RAL 9016), but pure white, a somewhat dirtier white compared to RAL 9016. The pros and cons can be debated. The reason was that we wanted a contrast inside to the modern tiled floor (concrete look). That's why we also left the large-format white ceiling paneling in the living room.

But if you have windows foiled on the inside, there are no problems anyway? They are then not exposed to the weather anyway :)

I always find these anthracite windows too dark, so we also chose white on the outside. We also wanted a red roof, and white windows fit better with that. I...

I always find these anthracite windows too dark, so we also chose white on the outside. We also wanted a red roof, and white windows match that better. I also don't like these anthracite roofs that much. However, I have to say that it is much more difficult to find a good exterior color (if you don't have clinker bricks) to go with white windows and not choose white paint. With anthracite windows that is much easier. Maybe a light gray like that is the best choice, probably even better than white and better to combine with facade colors.

... (since black is not a color) ...

Though, as already mentioned, I personally don’t find white windows on the OUTSIDE particularly stylish, but that’s really a matter of taste. So I think some people do "install" them because they like them.