70 Exterior Paint Colors For a Better Looking Home

White

This 1920's Spanish-style home in Long Beach, California from Blanco Bungalow was a fixer-upper that was restored to its original charm, painted with low lustre paint in a clean shade of white that highlights the curves of the stucco and adds contrast with the traditional terracotta tile roof.

Paint used: Behr Ultra Pure White

Black

A coat of warm-toned black paint that leans towards the color of tree bark makes this A-frame cabin from AHG Interiors feel warm and inviting, and perfectly at home in its woodsy storybook setting in the Catskills of New York surrounded by lush green mountains and towering trees.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10

Swedish Barn Red

Dark, saturated Falu red barns, fisherman's cottages, and other structures are iconic architectural fixtures in Sweden, and the style has long since captured the world's imagination and been copied around the globe. In this Swedish country house from Fantastic Frank, deep red siding is contrasted with bright white trim, a classic combination that could work anywhere for a timeless feel that will never go out of style.

Paint suggestion: Clare Vintage

Navy Blue

This renovated Cape Cod-style home from AHG Interiors is painted in a deep, dark shade of navy blue, with green undertones that help it to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. White trim adds contrast and a gray slate roof is the perfect complement.

Paint used: Farrow & Ball Hague Blue Number 30

Salmon Pink

While original Craftsman bungalows were typically painted in earth tones such as greens and browns, today you can find them in a rainbow of colors. This renovation from A Beautiful Mess traded traditional earth tones for a cheerful shade of salmony pink, contrasted with white paint on the trim to accentuate the historic architectural details on the columns, front porch, and window and door frames.

Paint used: Sherwin Williams Salmon River Run

Olive Green

This lakefront home from Crisp Architects is painted in a soothing medium-toned olive green with a subtly grayish cast that adds definition while blending in with the tranquil natural surroundings. A rhubarb red front door adds contrast and marks the entrance.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Kennebunkport Green (siding), Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 (trim), Benjamin Moore Rhubarb (front door)

Bright Yellow

Paint designer Annie Sloan used two shades of mood-boosting yellow on the red brick exterior of this Victorian U.K. home that brings on the sunshine in any weather and gives the historic facade with its stunning stained glass doors a cheerful and vibrant lift.

Paint used: Annie Sloan English Yellow (door frame) and Annie Sloan Tilton (porch)

Taupe

The stucco exterior of this home from Martha O'Hara Interiors is painted in a soft taupe that adds warmth to the sprawling facade. Black trim adds a graphic modern touch and echoes the sculptural trunks of the trees that define the front landscaping.

Paint used: Sherwin-Williams White Heron 7627 (exterior stucco), Sherwin-Williams Black Magic 6991 (exterior soffit/fascia)

Chocolate Brown

In this charming Swedish cottage from Fantastic Frank, siding painted chocolate brown adds warmth that complements the earthy tones of the red tile roof and contrasts with crisp white trim, shutters, and picture perfect picket fence.

Paint suggestion: Clare Coffee Date

Warm Gray + White Trim

Finding Lovely painted this 1879 New England farmhouse in a moody dark gray with indigo undertones. The gray paint is set off by creamy white paint that highlights the character of the Victorian window trim and front porch detailing. The front door is painted in a high gloss pale aqua with a blue-green cast and a hint of gray to add a touch of modernity to the historic facade.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate (exterior), Benjamin Moore Catalina Blue (front door)

Pale Yellow

Pale yellow paint adds a hint of glowing color to the facade of this historic home renovation from Crisp Architects set in horse country and surrounded by rolling hills. White trim and black shutters maintain the classic look.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash HC-174 (siding), Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 (trim), Benjamin Moore Black HC-190 (shutters)

Dark Blue + White + Pink Door

Martha O'Hara Interiors painted this family home in Prior Lake, MN in a deep blue, with off-white trim and a soft pink door with a touch of gray that complements terracotta planters flanking the entrance and outdoor fabric on the front porch furniture that is set up to accommodate a crowd.

Paint used: Sherwin-Williams Still Water 6223 (exterior), Sherwin-Williams Origami White 7636 (trim), Farrow & Ball Calamine (door)

Light Gray

Randell Design Group used pre-weathered zinc cladding in a soft shade of gray on the exterior of this U.K. house, combined with gray brick for a textural feel that looks modern and complements the lush green lawn.

Cladding used: VMZINC Quartz

White + Black

This home from Crisp Architects demonstrates why an elegant white house with black shutters is a timeless choice that looks good day or night and in any season or weather. With a blanket of snow on the ground and golden light emanating from every window, it's a textbook definition of a warm and welcoming home. While the house appears stark white from a distance, a closer look reveals that the exterior paint color has a touch of off-white warmth. The trim is painted in a cooler shade of white to add definition. And those black shutters are actually painted in a deep nearly black shade of green that reveals the nuances of faux black. A mahogany stained front door adds elegance.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Crisp Linen CSP-305 (exterior), Essex Green HC-188 (shutters), Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152 (trim)

White + Pink Door

This brick house from A Beautiful Mess has a painted satin white exterior and a blushing pink door, with cacti lining the entry steps that adds some greenery and visual interest to the facade.

Paint used: Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (house exterior), Noble Blush by BEHR (front door)

Dark Blue

This 1930s Tudor revival home in Boise, ID has a storybook allure. Smoky deep blue paint stands in for the brown tones that are typically used to highlight the signature half timber detailing of Tudor architecture, providing contrast with the white and brick of the rest of the facade.

Paint suggestion: Clare Goodnight Moon

Pistachio Green

Pistachio green paint on the exterior with lighter and darker shades on the gable and front door gives this artists retreat from Crisp Architects a wash of color that blends in with the palette of greens in the surrounding landscape.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Jardin SW6723 (siding), Sherwin-Williams Glimmer SW6476 (gable siding), Simply White OC-117 (trim), Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188 (front door)

Soft White

Martha O'Hara Interiors used clean off-white paint to give this modern farmhouse-style new build a classic feel.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17

Lake Blue

Jessie Tobias Design painted this waterfront house in a deep blue shade that echoes the lake and is carried through to the deck chairs on the weathered wood dock.

Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Ultra Marine Blue

Timeless White

This New England country home from Crisp Architects shows off the simple beauty of a clean coat of white paint that complements the classic architecture, brick chimneys, gray roof, pretty windows, and natural mahogany front door.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White OC-151

Sandy Beige + Raw Stone

This coastal Southern California modern farmhouse-style home from White Sands Design Build is painted in a sandy shade of beige that complements the raw stone facade and feels right in the beach-adjacent setting.

Paint suggestion: Clare Neutral Territory

Flat White

Sandra Foster used flat white paint on her tiny Victorian cottage in the Catskills of New York to highlight its fairy tale charm, while a green-colored roof blends in with the woodsy surroundings.

Paint suggestion: Clare Snow Day

Pale Blue + White

This Florida home from interior designer Maite Granda has a two-tone wash of sky blue and clean white that gives it a breezy coastal feel.

Paint suggestion: Clare Frozen (upper siding), Benjamin Moore Chalk White (exterior)

Soft Green

The color of your home will vary according to the time of day and the quality of the light. A soft shade of pistachio green on this Litchfield County, CT home from Crisp Architects has a taupe-y appearance as night falls that sets it apart from the dark greens of the surrounding landscape.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Kittery Point Green (exterior), Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 (trim)

Denim Blue + Cream

Rich denim blue is complemented with wintry white trim to highlight the columns and architectural details of this classic two-story home.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Bainbridge Blue 749 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Frostine AF-5 (trim)

Soft White + Slate Gray Trim

This Coral Gables, FL home by Maite Granda is painted in a soft shade of white, with gunmetal gray paint on the door frame, handrails, and trim that adds definition.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White OC-151 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Gunmetal 1602 (trim)

Green-Gray

This 1923 Craftsman bungalow has a fresh coat of greenish-gray earth toned paint that honors the original aesthetics of the home.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Mountain Road

Blush Pink + Pale Green

This Mediterranean-style home from Fantastic Frank is softened with pale salmon pink paint complemented with delicate sage green exterior wood shutters and doors that look like they've faded naturally in the sun.

Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (exterior), Farrow & Ball Vert de Terre (shutters and doors)

Soft White

Mindy Gayer Design Co. favors neutral paint on home exteriors, like this Southern California home painted in a bright and rich shade of white with warm undertones that make it feel inviting rather than stark.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17

Weathered Teal

Teal blue paint with a touch of gray gives this beach house from Michelle Berwick Design a slightly weathered allure that pays homage to the coastal Canadian setting.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Bella Blue

White + Black + Red

This modern farmhouse style New York home designed by Crisp Architects has a traditional palette of white and black, with a bright red door to give it some sass.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 (siding), Benjamin Moore Black (shutters), Benjamin Moore Heritage Red (front door)

Soft Yellow

This classic soft yellow house from Charles Almonte Architecture / Interior Design has white trim and a factory finish black roof and door. A stained Ipe hardwood staircase with a reddish tint adds contrast. 

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Pale Moon OC-108 (siding), Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 (trim), Minwax Currant (staircase)

Contemporary White

Mindy Gayer Design Co. used soft white paint to contrast with the glass and black metal doors and outdoor sconces of this Spanish-style Southern California contemporary home that complements the Moroccan limestone flooring that runs from the entryway to the backyard.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17

Greige

Martha O'Hara Interiors painted the facade of this home in a soft greige, adding definition with steely gray shutters and a deep gray hue on the front door.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Nimbus 1465 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Gunmetal 1602 (shutters), Benjamin Moore Graphite 1603 (front door)

Orange Stucco

This Mallorca home from Fantastic Frank is finished in a warm and vivid orange stucco that adds eye-catching color and texture that fits in with the Spanish island setting.

Opaque Black

Randell Design Group chose pre-painted Russwood Scotlarch cladding with an opaque black finish to give this modern A-frame home a crisp and graphic feel.

Paint used: Teknos Jet Black RAL9005 and Ebony F1046

Pink + Gray

Bubblegum pink paint on the exterior and warm gray shutters is a classic color pairing that gives this imposing two-story Andover, MA home a friendly and approachable feel.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Elephant Pink 2087-70 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Gray Gardens CSP-55 (shutters)

Neutral Off-White

White Sands Design Build chose a soft neutral off-white without gray or yellow undertones to complement the Moorish facade of this 1929 bungalow in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster

Buttercup Yellow

This Swedish lakeside house from Fantastic Frank stands out from the natural landscape thanks to a coat of buttercup yellow paint that glows in any weather.

Paint suggestion: Clare Golden Hour

Optic White + Blue + Brick

"We used a classic palette for this historic brick estate addition and renovation," says designer Melinda Kelson O'Connor of Melinda Kelson O'Connor Architecture and Interiors. "Brilliant white siding and trim with black shutters are failsafe on the historic red brick. It feels timeless and smart. Adding a light or medium blue hue to the door lightens the feeling and gives the house an approachable look."

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Brilliant White (siding), Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue (door)

Cornflower Blue

This Colonial-style home built in 1935 and located in Boise, ID is painted in a fresh shade of cornflower blue that makes it look like it was born yesterday.

Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue

Black + Stone

Matte black cladding adds contrast with the stone facade of this waterfront home from Randell Design Group.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Blacktop 2135-10

Green-Gray

This Connecticut home designed by Crisp Architects is painted in a soothing shade of grayish green that makes a change from the usual white without altering the classic feel of the facade.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Gettysburg Grey  HC 107 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117  (trim), Benjamin Moore Black HC-190 (shutters)

Whitewashed Brick + Off-White

This Southern California home from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has a whitewashed brick chimney and a warm off-white exterior that looks fresh and welcoming.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45

Orange + Yellow

This French Quarter home is painted in cheerful shades of yellow and orange that show off the architecture and embrace the anything-goes color palette of the city of New Orleans.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold 2155-30 (siding), Benjamin Moore Tangy Orange 2014-30 (shutters)

Deep Charcoal

Kate Marker Interiors traded pale yellow for deep charcoal paint with clean white trim on this inviting cottage renovation. 

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze

Whispery Blue

This Berkshires home designed by Crisp Architects is washed in a barely there blue-gray-violet hue that subs in for classic white, adding a bit of nuance to the facade.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Blue Heather 1620 (siding), Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 (trim), Benjamin Moore Black Iron 2120-20 (shutters and front door)

Blue + Yellow

A palette of complementary colors including a deep blue-green facade, pale conch shell pink and yellow-orange trim, and a rich burgundy-colored door highlight the architecture of this three-story home.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Fair Isle Blue CSP-715 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Morning Sunshine 2018-50 (trim), Benjamin Moore Shell Pink 883 (trim),
Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy HC-182

Clean White

This little house from Crisp Architects set on a lush green lawn in the shadow of some mature trees has clean white paint with just a touch of soft gray and crisp blue, a matching fence, and a greenish-black front door, making a case for keeping it simple and classic.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Pure White OC-64 (siding), Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188 (front door)

Tonal Grays

A tonal palette of dark and silvery grays and an orange-red door gives this lakeside home a cozy feel that harmonizes with the slate roof and gray shingle siding.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Silvery Moon 1604 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Calico Blue 707 (trim), Benjamin Moore Merlot Red 2006-10 (front door)

Shades of Purple

Bold shades of purple make this New Orleans, LA home stand out from the crowd.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore 1406 (siding), Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple 1370 (front door)

Pewter Gray

This lakeside home in the Berkshires designed by Crisp Architects is covered in a pale pewter gray paint that blends in with the natural setting.

Paint used: Benjamin Moore Vintage Pewter CSP-110 (siding), Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152 (trim)

Beige Pink + Blue

Pale beige-pink paint softens the exterior of this home, while teal blue trim and russet red doors add definition to the facade.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Early Sunset 2096-70 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Baltic Sea CSP-680 (trim), Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut 2090-20 (windows and doors)

Farmhouse White

Blogger Liz Marie re-sided her 1800s farmhouse to make it look closer to the original design, using pre-painted siding in a pure white hue to create an all-white aesthetic that is carried through to the interior of her rustic farmhouse-style home.

Paint used: LP SmartSide Snowscape White

Two Tone

Mindy Gayer Design Co. collaborated with Dana Webber Design Group and Fairbank Construction Company to build this Puget Sound vacation home. The front entryway to the home is defined by warm off-white paint that gives the sprawling facade some dimension and contrasts with the darker siding and mixed tone wood accents.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45

Granite Blue

This home from interior designer Colleen Simonds is painted in a moody shade of blue-gray that is soothing by day and showcases the golden glow of the interior when night falls and the inside lights are on.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams 6250 Granite Peak

White Brick + Pale Pink Doors

This brick home from A Beautiful Mess has a soft white exterior that give it a fresh look, while pale pink double doors add a dose of personality.

Paint used: Romabio Masonry Flat in Richmond White

Reddish Brown + Blue-Green

Deep reddish-brown stained siding with contrasting medium-toned blue-green trim make the facade of this home stand out from the leafy green surrounding landscape.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams 3507 Riverwood Stain (exterior), Benjamin Moore Spirit in the Sky 676 (trim)

Periwinkle

A soothing periwinkle blue with purple undertones is contrasted with cool white trim in this home from Crisp Architects.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue 815 (siding), Benjamin Moore Ultra White CC-10 (trim)

Peachy

Soft pale coral is a peachy choice for this Spanish villa from Fantastic Frank that is softer and warmer than stark white.

Paint suggestion: Clare Pop

Red + Black

Crimson red siding and black shutters give this rural New England home a classic look that is timeless but especially appealing when the autumn leaves are turning.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red 2079-10 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Black HC-190 (shutters)

Medium Gray

Mindy Gayer Design Co. added rich dark gray paint to this 1910 Victorian home renovation in San Francisco.

Paint suggestion: Dunn Edwards Charcoal Smudge DE6370

White + Blue-Gray Shutters

Interior designer Susan Spath of San Diego-based Kern & Co. added blue-gray paint to the wooden shutters of this Spanish style home that illustrate how versatile the nearly neutral shade can be.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585

Purple + Red

Lilac paint gives this classic Craftsman bungalow a modern twist, and a cherry red door frame adds a vivid accent.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore California Lilac

Cool Gray

Cool medium gray paint gives this 1918 Colonial-style house in Savannah, GA from Calimia Home a soothing feel.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Storm

Blue + Stone

This house from Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home has a mixed facade that pairs deep cool blue and stone.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue HC-155

Light Beige

This contemporary Denver, CO home from Fantastic Frank is softened with a coat of off-white paint with beige undertones that complement the eco-friendly landscaping.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster

Soft Black

Mindy Gayer Design Co. choose a cool-toned soft black for the outside of her home office showroom that makes a nice foil for green plants and white flowers that soften the facade.

Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Blacktop 2135-10

Pale Gray

Pale gray paint softens the exterior of this large new build, while a teal door and some red flowers dotting the front yard landscaping adds a smidgen of color.

Paint suggestion: Sherwin Williams Repose Gray SW 7015

Shades of Blue

This cozy Costa Mesa, CA home from K Shan Design is painted in two shades of blue that make the facade and front porch feel homey and inviting.

Paint suggestion: Clare Summer Friday (siding), Clare Blue Ivy (trim and porch railing), Benjamin Moore Midnight Navy 2067-10 (door frames)