15 Modern Farmhouse Exterior Colors for a Great First Impression

Sherwin Williams Snowbound

"I love a white exterior on a modern farmhouse. In our strong Austin, TX, light, Sherwin Williams Snowbound is a perfect shade to avoid a stark white look." — Laura Pankonien of The Pankonien Group

"The crisp and clean white of Snowbound gives a fresh and polished touch to a modern farmhouse exterior. Creating a powerful contrast between the white exterior and the natural elements around the farmhouse (such as landscaping and greenery), Sherwin Williams Snowbound offers you an inviting and eye-catching exterior." — Richard Fung of Forever Homes

Benjamin Moore French Beret

"For a moody neutral, I love Benjamin Moore French Beret. The inky black shade is the perfect complement to both dark and white windows and looks beautiful against a green landscape." — Laura Pankonien

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace

"Some bright white colors on a home can either make it look too stark or too large. I like Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace for siding as it provides a nice amount of warmth to a traditional color without making it appear too off-white." — Kieran Fannon of TriVistaUSA Design + Build

Benjamin Moore Galveston Gray

"I love trying to add subtle accent colors to an exterior. For a modern farmhouse application, a softer gray/black color for accents like shutters can help make the home feel more inviting and modern when compared to dark black. Benjamin Moore's Galveston Gray is a great color to try for trim as it provides more natural tones to the exteriors." — Kieran Fannon

Benjamin Moore Providence Blue

"In the event the front door is not stained wood, or painted to match the shutters, I encourage an opportunity to choose a fun and inviting color. Providence Blue is just that color. It's playful and still muted enough that it will not become the focal point of the entire exterior." — Kieran Fannon

Benjamin Moore Simply White

"Black and white is a classic combination for farmhouse styles. We love the contrast, as well as the timelessness of it. I think the key is to use a soft white, like Simply White, almost with a creamy effect to it rather than a bright stark white. Then, you give it a moody pop of black on the accents such as trim, windows, gates, an entry door, and even porch furniture. They say you can never go wrong with black and white, and obviously, we agree!" — Christine Vroom of Christine Vroom Interiors

Benjamin Moore Stonecutter

"Benjamin Moore Stonecutter is a lighter shade of black with teal and slate undertones. In this exterior color, mid-century modern meets moody and rustic farmhouse. The versatile gray tone goes perfectly with different architectural styles and color palettes and offers an elegant and sophisticated look to any home." — Richard Fung

Benjamin Moore White Dove

"Our go-to exterior color palette for a light-colored modern farmhouse is Benjamin Moore’s White Dove for the body paired with a deep espresso aluminum clad window like Sierra Pacific Windows Weathered Cafe Royale." — Kristine Renee of Design Alchemy

"For a classic white farmhouse exterior, our go-to is always Benjamin Moore White Dove. Its warm undertone stands up nicely to sunshine without looking overly white or bright." — Amy Peltier of Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home

Sherwin Williams Iron Ore

"On the moodier side,  Sherwin Williams Iron Ore 7069 teamed with deep black/brown clad windows and doors such as Sierra Pacific Windows Sift Espresso always creates a statement." — Kristine Renee

"I like to use Sherwin Williams Iron Ore. An almost black house has a very cool vibe to it and definitely turns heads." — Amy Peltier

Sherwin Williams Pearly White

"One of my go-to white paints is Sherwin Williams Pearly White for siding and trim. This color is the perfect warm whites without pulling too yellow or too gray." — Megan Evans of Megan Evans Interiors

Farrow & Ball Lichen

"Try painting your front door in Farrow & Ball Lichen. It's a soft green that coordinates beautifully with the landscape surrounding any home. Bonus points if it is a Dutch door to truly let the outside in!" — Megan Evans

Sherwin-Williams Secret Garden

"A dark green color palette is a unique alternative to the typical white on white or white with black farmhouse look. Sherwin Williams Secret Garden is a rich green hue that complements the farmhouse style, especially if paired with Sherwin Williams Night Watch on the trim and doors." — John Hovis of
TriVistaUSA Design + Build

Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve

"To shake things up in a modern farmhouse, think of your florals or fruits. For example, Benjamin Moore Hint of Mauve is that perfect wisp of dried flowers, almost like a taupe but with the kiss of a sunset. It gives you whimsical but also is subtle enough to blend in with its surroundings." — Nastassja Bowman of Kristen Elizabeth Design

Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower

"Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower is just as it sounds, a dusted almost faded blue. It's that pop of color you want without jumping out of your comfort zone. Muted doesn't mean light, you can make it moodier, too, with a wine or brick red." — Nastassja Bowman

Benjamin Moore Sage

 "A muted green color like Benjamin Moore Sage can provide a serene and peaceful atmosphere while adding a touch of nature to your home's exterior." — Skip Sroka of Sroka Design