30 Exterior Paint Colors to Feel Like the New House on the Block

With a fountain and all, Allison Armour transforms this subtle sand-colored home into a peaceful sanctuary. “Neutral colors, such as off-white, cream and pale gray will create a more contemporary, fresh look without calling undue attention to the color, allowing the home design to stand out,” says Smiley.

Try Glidden’s Sandcastle Symphony

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This home’s all-American color scheme makes for a dazzling exterior. Go for a bright, lively design with the colors of the flag. With a red door as the point of contrast, you can’t go wrong with this classic color combination.

Try Behr’s Haute Couture

Another take on neutrals, this attractive homes pairs a mostly beige exterior with a gray roof and white trim. This home blends in with its surrounding (in the best way possible) for a calm, relaxing environment. Simply grab a seat near the fire or on the front porch and take in the breeze.

Try HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams’ Stucco

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This rich shade of blue contrasts nicely with the all-white columns and wood door. If you’re going for something a bit more colorful but you don’t want to stand out too much, this classic blue look may be right for you. Just don’t forget about the white trim!

Try Farrow & Ball’s Stiffkey Blue

Taupe-colored siding is definitely a timeless choice, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a lively one. The teal window shades and white trim along the windows and doorway add a subtle brightness to this classic exterior. Plus, there are always plants and flowers you can rely on for even more color.

Try Farrow & Ball’s Shadow Gray

Don’t be afraid to go bold with a dark color palette like Brepurposed does here. If your house has stone features, or you’d like to incorporate them, complement them with a matching shade that highlights the architecture so it stands out rather than blends in.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Blacktop

Who doesn’t love a light green? This trendy color, when paired with brown and yellow, makes for an exterior that will never go out of style. Just colorful enough to make a statement without being too bold, this home gives off a warm and welcoming vibe.

Try Sherwin-Williams’ Soft Sage

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With a combination of brown paint, stone and a white trim, this rustic home has a clean and inviting look. Highlighted by the white paint, the entryway feels larger and more open. Although this home flaunts a neutral color scheme, there’s still room for contrast between the white and traditional brown.

Try Glidden’s Authentic Brown

“Grayed colors such as charcoal, putty, gray green and gray blue will lend an air of tradition, stateliness and classicism,” says Smiley. This gray-green exterior is no exception. The blue trim and yellow doorway add a splash of color to this classic home.

Try Sherwin-Williams’ Forever Green

Go for a playful yellow exterior and contrast with darker hues for an eye-catching color scheme. In this case, the dark green doorways bring balance to the yellow siding. It’s a unique take on the classic barn house design.

Try Dunn-Edwards’ Spring Buttercup

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Go for a more playful design with a light blue exterior, which complements brick details. This attractive home proves that blues aren’t just for beach or lake houses — you can go for color regardless of where you live.

Try Benjamin Moore’s Fairy Tale Blue

If a true red feels a bit too bold for your liking, try a lighter shade like Fynes Designs does here. The architectural symmetry of this home is highlighted by the white trim around the entryway and window frames, giving the property a traditional look.

Try Glidden’s Red Cedar

Black and blue isn’t always a bad thing. This home seen in Style by Emily Henderson pairs slate blue with a clean black doorway for a visually appealing design. You can even take it one step further with your home’s exterior decor, adding wood accents and purple flowers for an attractive color combination.

Try Farrow & Ball’s Black Blue

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